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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.01, 937.77 and 574.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.01, 937.77 and 574.98 is: 861.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.01 : 937.77 = 574.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.01/937.77 = 574.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.01x = 937.77 × 574.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.01x = 539,198.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,198.99/626.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.33

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