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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.18, 939.80 and 503.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.18, 939.80 and 503.16 is: 755.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.18 : 939.80 = 503.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.18/939.80 = 503.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.18x = 939.80 × 503.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.18x = 472,872.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,872.79/626.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.17

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