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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.94, 938.45 and 517.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.94, 938.45 and 517.50 is: 775.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.94 : 938.45 = 517.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.94/938.45 = 517.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.94x = 938.45 × 517.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.94x = 485,649.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,649.17/625.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.87

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