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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.15, 1,152.31 and 626.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.15, 1,152.31 and 626.02 is: 863.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.15 : 1,152.31 = 626.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.15/1,152.31 = 626.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.15x = 1,152.31 × 626.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.15x = 721,369.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,369.11/835.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.76

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