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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.94, 939.74 and 502.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.94, 939.74 and 502.61 is: 754.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.94 : 939.74 = 502.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.94/939.74 = 502.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.94x = 939.74 × 502.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.94x = 472,322.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,322.72/625.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.58

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