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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.07, 1,188.54 and 626.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.07, 1,188.54 and 626.36 is: 863.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.07 : 1,188.54 = 626.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.07/1,188.54 = 626.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.07x = 1,188.54 × 626.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.07x = 744,447.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,447.97/862.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.56

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