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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.94, 939.18 and 540.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.94, 939.18 and 540.27 is: 809.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.94 : 939.18 = 540.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.94/939.18 = 540.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.94x = 939.18 × 540.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.94x = 507,410.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,410.78/626.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.35

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