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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.83, 1,190.07 and 626.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.83, 1,190.07 and 626.85 is: 864.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.83 : 1,190.07 = 626.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.83/1,190.07 = 626.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.83x = 1,190.07 × 626.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.83x = 745,995.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,995.38/862.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.59

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