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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.42, 1,299.44 and 626.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.42, 1,299.44 and 626.74 is: 865.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.42 : 1,299.44 = 626.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.42/1,299.44 = 626.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.42x = 1,299.44 × 626.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.42x = 814,409.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,409.34/941.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.08

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