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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.02, 936.99 and 566.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.02, 936.99 and 566.14 is: 847.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.02 : 936.99 = 566.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.02/936.99 = 566.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.02x = 936.99 × 566.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.02x = 530,467.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,467.52/626.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.37

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