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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.20, 875.60 and 626.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.20, 875.60 and 626.20 is: 875.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.20 : 875.60 = 626.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.20/875.60 = 626.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.20x = 875.60 × 626.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.20x = 548,300.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,300.72/626.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.60

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