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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.94, 940.41 and 601.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.94, 940.41 and 601.02 is: 901.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.94 : 940.41 = 601.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.94/940.41 = 601.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.94x = 940.41 × 601.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.94x = 565,205.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,205.22/626.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.53

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