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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.96, 1,208.40 and 626.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.96, 1,208.40 and 626.52 is: 938.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.96 : 1,208.40 = 626.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.96/1,208.40 = 626.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.96x = 1,208.40 × 626.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.96x = 757,086.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,086.77/806.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.20

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