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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.61, 940.98 and 601.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.61, 940.98 and 601.79 is: 903.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.61 : 940.98 = 601.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.61/940.98 = 601.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.61x = 940.98 × 601.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.61x = 566,272.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,272.35/626.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.71

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