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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.77, 1,152.66 and 626.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.77, 1,152.66 and 626.44 is: 863.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.77 : 1,152.66 = 626.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.77/1,152.66 = 626.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.77x = 1,152.66 × 626.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.77x = 722,066.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,066.57/835.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.96

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