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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.20, 939.30 and 557.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.20, 939.30 and 557.80 is: 836.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.20 : 939.30 = 557.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.20/939.30 = 557.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.20x = 939.30 × 557.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.20x = 523,941.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,941.54/626.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.70

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