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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.18, 936.33 and 520.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.18, 936.33 and 520.60 is: 779.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.18 : 936.33 = 520.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.18/936.33 = 520.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.18x = 936.33 × 520.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.18x = 487,453.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,453.40/625.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.70

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