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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.08, 938.07 and 510.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.08, 938.07 and 510.87 is: 766.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.08 : 938.07 = 510.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.08/938.07 = 510.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.08x = 938.07 × 510.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.08x = 479,231.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,231.82/625.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.67

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