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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.76, 936.72 and 522.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.76, 936.72 and 522.08 is: 781.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.76 : 936.72 = 522.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.76/936.72 = 522.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.76x = 936.72 × 522.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.76x = 489,042.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,042.78/625.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.52

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