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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.40, 940.27 and 530.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.40, 940.27 and 530.08 is: 795.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.40 : 940.27 = 530.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.40/940.27 = 530.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.40x = 940.27 × 530.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.40x = 498,418.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,418.32/626.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.69

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