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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.58, 865.62 and 534.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.58, 865.62 and 534.29 is: 738.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.58 : 865.62 = 534.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.58/865.62 = 534.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.58x = 865.62 × 534.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.58x = 462,487.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,487.78/626.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.11

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