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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.72, 983.68 and 626.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.72, 983.68 and 626.64 is: 938.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.72 : 983.68 = 626.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.72/983.68 = 626.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.72x = 983.68 × 626.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.72x = 616,413.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,413.24/656.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.62

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