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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.10, 1,135.90 and 626.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.10, 1,135.90 and 626.26 is: 864.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.10 : 1,135.90 = 626.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.10/1,135.90 = 626.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.10x = 1,135.90 × 626.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.10x = 711,368.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,368.73/823.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.26

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