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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.52, 1,300.39 and 626.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.52, 1,300.39 and 626.24 is: 864.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.52 : 1,300.39 = 626.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.52/1,300.39 = 626.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.52x = 1,300.39 × 626.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.52x = 814,356.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,356.23/941.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.94

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