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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.55, 1,268.88 and 626.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.55, 1,268.88 and 626.69 is: 938.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.55 : 1,268.88 = 626.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.55/1,268.88 = 626.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.55x = 1,268.88 × 626.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.55x = 795,194.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,194.41/847.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.23

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