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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.86, 1,206.78 and 626.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.86, 1,206.78 and 626.04 is: 863.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.86 : 1,206.78 = 626.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.86/1,206.78 = 626.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.86x = 1,206.78 × 626.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.86x = 755,492.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,492.55/874.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.56

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