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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.94, 939.87 and 504.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.94, 939.87 and 504.90 is: 756.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.94 : 939.87 = 504.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.94/939.87 = 504.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.94x = 939.87 × 504.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.94x = 474,540.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,540.36/626.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.92

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