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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.96, 1,557.36 and 626.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.96, 1,557.36 and 626.94 is: 939.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.96 : 1,557.36 = 626.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.96/1,557.36 = 626.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.96x = 1,557.36 × 626.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.96x = 976,371.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,371.28/1,038.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.76

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