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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.85, 940.37 and 543.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.85, 940.37 and 543.74 is: 815.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.85 : 940.37 = 543.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.85/940.37 = 543.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.85x = 940.37 × 543.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.85x = 511,309.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,309.36/626.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.68

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