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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.22, 862.92 and 609.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.22, 862.92 and 609.21 is: 839.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.22 : 862.92 = 609.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.22/862.92 = 609.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.22x = 862.92 × 609.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.22x = 525,699.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,699.49/626.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.48

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