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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.64, 942.12 and 579.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.64, 942.12 and 579.12 is: 870.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.64 : 942.12 = 579.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.64/942.12 = 579.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.64x = 942.12 × 579.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.64x = 545,600.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,600.53/626.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.68

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