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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.89, 1,153.17 and 626

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.89, 1,153.17 and 626 is: 864.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.89 : 1,153.17 = 626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.89/1,153.17 = 626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.89x = 1,153.17 × 626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.89x = 721,884.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,884.42/834.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.65

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