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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.46, 938.61 and 562.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.46, 938.61 and 562.20 is: 842.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.46 : 938.61 = 562.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.46/938.61 = 562.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.46x = 938.61 × 562.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.46x = 527,686.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,686.54/626.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.33

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