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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.72, 941.28 and 524.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.72, 941.28 and 524.60 is: 787.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.72 : 941.28 = 524.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.72/941.28 = 524.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.72x = 941.28 × 524.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.72x = 493,795.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,795.49/626.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.90

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