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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.28, 939.40 and 503.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.28, 939.40 and 503.96 is: 755.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.28 : 939.40 = 503.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.28/939.40 = 503.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.28x = 939.40 × 503.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.28x = 473,420.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,420.02/626.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.92

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