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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.62, 1,426.80 and 626

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.62, 1,426.80 and 626 is: 938.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.62 : 1,426.80 = 626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.62/1,426.80 = 626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.62x = 1,426.80 × 626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.62x = 893,176.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,176.80/951.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.59

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