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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.73, 940.09 and 505.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.73, 940.09 and 505.23 is: 757.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.73 : 940.09 = 505.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.73/940.09 = 505.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.73x = 940.09 × 505.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.73x = 474,961.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,961.67/626.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.84

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