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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.75, 940.18 and 624.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.75, 940.18 and 624.52 is: 936.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.75 : 940.18 = 624.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.75/940.18 = 624.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.75x = 940.18 × 624.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.75x = 587,161.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,161.21/626.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.83

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