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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.44, 1,135.83 and 626.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.44, 1,135.83 and 626.61 is: 864.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.44 : 1,135.83 = 626.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.44/1,135.83 = 626.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.44x = 1,135.83 × 626.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.44x = 711,722.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,722.44/823.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.33

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