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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.24, 939.60 and 557.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.24, 939.60 and 557.60 is: 836.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.24 : 939.60 = 557.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.24/939.60 = 557.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.24x = 939.60 × 557.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.24x = 523,920.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,920.96/626.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.61

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