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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.40, 940.14 and 583.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.40, 940.14 and 583.20 is: 875.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.40 : 940.14 = 583.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.40/940.14 = 583.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.40x = 940.14 × 583.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.40x = 548,289.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,289.65/626.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.30

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