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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.26, 938.18 and 574.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.26, 938.18 and 574.62 is: 860.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.26 : 938.18 = 574.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.26/938.18 = 574.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.26x = 938.18 × 574.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.26x = 539,096.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,096.46/626.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.82

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