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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.30, 937.98 and 532.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.30, 937.98 and 532.72 is: 797.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.30 : 937.98 = 532.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.30/937.98 = 532.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.30x = 937.98 × 532.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.30x = 499,680.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,680.71/626.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.83

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