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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.25, 938.26 and 534.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.25, 938.26 and 534.01 is: 800.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.25 : 938.26 = 534.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.25/938.26 = 534.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.25x = 938.26 × 534.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.25x = 501,040.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,040.22/626.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.06

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