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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.04, 1,298.86 and 626.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.04, 1,298.86 and 626.80 is: 865.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.04 : 1,298.86 = 626.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.04/1,298.86 = 626.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.04x = 1,298.86 × 626.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.04x = 814,125.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,125.45/941.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.13

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