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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.44, 940.14 and 511.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.44, 940.14 and 511.24 is: 767.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.44 : 940.14 = 511.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.44/940.14 = 511.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.44x = 940.14 × 511.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.44x = 480,637.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,637.17/626.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.25

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