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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.18, 956.68 and 626.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.18, 956.68 and 626.24 is: 940.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.18 : 956.68 = 626.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.18/956.68 = 626.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.18x = 956.68 × 626.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.18x = 599,112.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,112.11/637.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.26

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