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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.92, 886.66 and 626.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.92, 886.66 and 626.08 is: 867.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.92 : 886.66 = 626.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.92/886.66 = 626.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.92x = 886.66 × 626.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.92x = 555,121.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,121.92/639.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.48

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