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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.72, 937.80 and 510.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.72, 937.80 and 510.88 is: 764.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.72 : 937.80 = 510.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.72/937.80 = 510.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.72x = 937.80 × 510.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.72x = 479,103.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,103.26/626.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.46

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