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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.56, 939.83 and 626.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.56, 939.83 and 626.07 is: 863.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.56 : 939.83 = 626.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.56/939.83 = 626.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.56x = 939.83 × 626.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.56x = 588,396.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,396.24/681.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.31

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