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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.18, 937.83 and 521.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.18, 937.83 and 521.60 is: 781.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.18 : 937.83 = 521.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.18/937.83 = 521.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.18x = 937.83 × 521.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.18x = 489,172.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,172.13/626.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.20

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