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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.58, 939.15 and 511.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.58, 939.15 and 511.26 is: 766.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.58 : 939.15 = 511.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.58/939.15 = 511.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.58x = 939.15 × 511.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.58x = 480,149.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,149.83/626.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.30

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