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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.26, 1,299.72 and 623.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.26, 1,299.72 and 623.26 is: 934.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.26 : 1,299.72 = 623.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.26/1,299.72 = 623.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.26x = 1,299.72 × 623.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.26x = 810,063.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,063.49/867.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.05

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