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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.22, 940.14 and 530.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.22, 940.14 and 530.64 is: 796.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.22 : 940.14 = 530.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.22/940.14 = 530.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.22x = 940.14 × 530.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.22x = 498,875.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,875.89/626.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.65

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