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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.92, 935.73 and 561.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.92, 935.73 and 561.96 is: 838.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.92 : 935.73 = 561.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.92/935.73 = 561.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.92x = 935.73 × 561.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.92x = 525,842.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,842.83/626.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.77

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