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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.39, 1,152.14 and 626.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.39, 1,152.14 and 626.06 is: 863.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.39 : 1,152.14 = 626.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.39/1,152.14 = 626.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.39x = 1,152.14 × 626.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.39x = 721,310.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,310.33/835.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.44

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