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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.24, 1,302.75 and 626.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.24, 1,302.75 and 626.24 is: 938.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.24 : 1,302.75 = 626.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.24/1,302.75 = 626.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.24x = 1,302.75 × 626.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.24x = 815,834.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,834.16/869.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.56

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