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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.68, 938.40 and 611.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.68, 938.40 and 611.20 is: 915.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.68 : 938.40 = 611.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.68/938.40 = 611.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.68x = 938.40 × 611.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.68x = 573,550.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,550.08/626.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.22

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