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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.16, 1,190.77 and 626.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.16, 1,190.77 and 626.50 is: 864.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.16 : 1,190.77 = 626.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.16/1,190.77 = 626.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.16x = 1,190.77 × 626.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.16x = 746,017.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,017.33/863.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.29

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