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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.63, 939.78 and 505.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.63, 939.78 and 505.58 is: 758.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.63 : 939.78 = 505.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.63/939.78 = 505.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.63x = 939.78 × 505.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.63x = 475,129.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,129.27/626.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.24

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