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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.99, 940.28 and 540.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.99, 940.28 and 540.92 is: 811.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.99 : 940.28 = 540.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.99/940.28 = 540.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.99x = 940.28 × 540.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.99x = 508,615.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,615.90/626.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.21

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