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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.93, 1,191.36 and 626.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.93, 1,191.36 and 626.64 is: 865.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.93 : 1,191.36 = 626.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.93/1,191.36 = 626.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.93x = 1,191.36 × 626.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.93x = 746,553.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,553.83/862.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.14

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