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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.69, 1,262.53 and 626.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.69, 1,262.53 and 626.63 is: 939.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.69 : 1,262.53 = 626.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.69/1,262.53 = 626.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.69x = 1,262.53 × 626.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.69x = 791,139.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,139.17/841.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.95

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