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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.92, 1,153.99 and 626.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.92, 1,153.99 and 626.75 is: 864.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.92 : 1,153.99 = 626.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.92/1,153.99 = 626.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.92x = 1,153.99 × 626.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.92x = 723,263.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,263.23/836.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.20

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