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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.50, 938.35 and 509.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.50, 938.35 and 509.67 is: 764.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.50 : 938.35 = 509.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.50/938.35 = 509.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.50x = 938.35 × 509.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.50x = 478,248.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,248.84/625.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.59

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