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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.86, 954.87 and 626.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.86, 954.87 and 626.14 is: 940.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.86 : 954.87 = 626.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.86/954.87 = 626.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.86x = 954.87 × 626.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.86x = 597,882.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,882.30/635.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.27

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