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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.32, 939.66 and 581.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.32, 939.66 and 581.32 is: 872.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.32 : 939.66 = 581.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.32/939.66 = 581.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.32x = 939.66 × 581.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.32x = 546,243.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,243.15/626.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.15

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