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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.40, 939.60 and 555.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.40, 939.60 and 555.12 is: 832.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.40 : 939.60 = 555.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.40/939.60 = 555.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.40x = 939.60 × 555.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.40x = 521,590.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,590.75/626.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.68

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