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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.10, 939.15 and 555.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.10, 939.15 and 555.90 is: 833.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.10 : 939.15 = 555.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.10/939.15 = 555.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.10x = 939.15 × 555.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.10x = 522,073.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,073.49/626.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.85

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