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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.58, 1,135.33 and 626.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.58, 1,135.33 and 626.75 is: 863.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.58 : 1,135.33 = 626.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.58/1,135.33 = 626.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.58x = 1,135.33 × 626.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.58x = 711,568.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,568.08/823.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.99

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