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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.66, 1,299.34 and 626.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.66, 1,299.34 and 626.43 is: 864.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.66 : 1,299.34 = 626.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.66/1,299.34 = 626.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.66x = 1,299.34 × 626.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.66x = 813,951.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,951.21/941.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.38

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