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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.14, 992.72 and 626.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.14, 992.72 and 626.51 is: 940.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.14 : 992.72 = 626.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.14/992.72 = 626.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.14x = 992.72 × 626.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.14x = 621,949.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,949.01/661.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.72

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