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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.32, 1,134.99 and 626.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.32, 1,134.99 and 626.49 is: 863.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.32 : 1,134.99 = 626.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.32/1,134.99 = 626.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.32x = 1,134.99 × 626.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.32x = 711,059.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,059.89/823.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.65

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