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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.34, 937.47 and 533.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.34, 937.47 and 533.61 is: 798.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.34 : 937.47 = 533.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.34/937.47 = 533.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.34x = 937.47 × 533.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.34x = 500,243.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,243.37/626.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.68

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