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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.31, 1,298.56 and 626.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.31, 1,298.56 and 626.72 is: 864.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.31 : 1,298.56 = 626.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.31/1,298.56 = 626.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.31x = 1,298.56 × 626.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.31x = 813,833.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,833.52/941.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.58

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