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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.89, 939.65 and 535.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.89, 939.65 and 535.31 is: 802.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.89 : 939.65 = 535.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.89/939.65 = 535.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.89x = 939.65 × 535.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.89x = 503,003.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,003.20/626.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.38

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