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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.50, 941.89 and 575.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.50, 941.89 and 575.27 is: 864.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.50 : 941.89 = 575.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.50/941.89 = 575.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.50x = 941.89 × 575.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.50x = 541,841.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,841.06/626.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.87

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