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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.49, 939.22 and 558.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.49, 939.22 and 558.16 is: 836.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.49 : 939.22 = 558.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.49/939.22 = 558.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.49x = 939.22 × 558.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.49x = 524,231.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,231.29/626.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.78

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