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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.24, 938.94 and 521.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.24, 938.94 and 521.56 is: 783.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.24 : 938.94 = 521.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.24/938.94 = 521.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.24x = 938.94 × 521.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.24x = 489,713.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,713.55/625.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.24

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