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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.56, 1,189.88 and 626.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.56, 1,189.88 and 626.24 is: 863.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.56 : 1,189.88 = 626.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.56/1,189.88 = 626.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.56x = 1,189.88 × 626.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.56x = 745,150.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,150.45/862.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.88

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