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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.93, 1,556.11 and 626.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.93, 1,556.11 and 626.97 is: 939.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.93 : 1,556.11 = 626.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.93/1,556.11 = 626.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.93x = 1,556.11 × 626.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.93x = 975,640.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,640.91/1,037.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.99

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