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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.58, 943.65 and 558.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.58, 943.65 and 558.72 is: 841.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.58 : 943.65 = 558.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.58/943.65 = 558.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.58x = 943.65 × 558.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.58x = 527,236.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,236.13/626.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.45

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