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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.66, 941 and 626.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.66, 941 and 626.16 is: 863.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.66 : 941 = 626.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.66/941 = 626.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.66x = 941 × 626.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.66x = 589,216.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,216.56/682.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.12

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