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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.95, 940.44 and 597.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.95, 940.44 and 597.75 is: 896.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.95 : 940.44 = 597.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.95/940.44 = 597.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.95x = 940.44 × 597.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.95x = 562,148.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,148.01/626.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.64

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