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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.76, 938.93 and 575.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.76, 938.93 and 575.13 is: 861.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.76 : 938.93 = 575.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.76/938.93 = 575.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.76x = 938.93 × 575.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.76x = 539,999.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,999.24/626.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.57

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