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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.09, 942.59 and 553.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.09, 942.59 and 553.37 is: 833.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.09 : 942.59 = 553.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.09/942.59 = 553.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.09x = 942.59 × 553.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.09x = 521,597.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,597.70/626.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.11

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