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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.60, 939.10 and 557.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.60, 939.10 and 557.80 is: 835.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.60 : 939.10 = 557.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.60/939.10 = 557.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.60x = 939.10 × 557.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.60x = 523,829.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,829.98/626.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.99

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