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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.66, 1,260.02 and 626.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.66, 1,260.02 and 626.20 is: 937.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.66 : 1,260.02 = 626.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.66/1,260.02 = 626.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.66x = 1,260.02 × 626.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.66x = 789,024.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,024.52/841.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.46

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