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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.89, 1,152.83 and 626.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.89, 1,152.83 and 626.56 is: 864.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.89 : 1,152.83 = 626.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.89/1,152.83 = 626.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.89x = 1,152.83 × 626.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.89x = 722,317.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,317.16/835.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.13

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