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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.80, 940.20 and 586.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.80, 940.20 and 586.30 is: 879.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.80 : 940.20 = 586.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.80/940.20 = 586.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.80x = 940.20 × 586.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.80x = 551,239.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,239.26/626.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.45

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