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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.57, 937.11 and 511.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.57, 937.11 and 511.75 is: 765.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.57 : 937.11 = 511.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.57/937.11 = 511.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.57x = 937.11 × 511.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.57x = 479,566.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,566.04/626.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.38

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