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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.36, 1,299.28 and 626.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.36, 1,299.28 and 626.06 is: 864.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.36 : 1,299.28 = 626.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.36/1,299.28 = 626.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.36x = 1,299.28 × 626.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.36x = 813,427.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,427.24/941.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.10

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