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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.53, 937.82 and 560.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.53, 937.82 and 560.49 is: 838.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.53 : 937.82 = 560.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.53/937.82 = 560.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.53x = 937.82 × 560.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.53x = 525,636.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,636.63/626.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.97

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