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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.78, 937.64 and 524.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.78, 937.64 and 524.28 is: 784.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.78 : 937.64 = 524.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.78/937.64 = 524.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.78x = 937.64 × 524.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.78x = 491,585.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,585.90/626.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.30

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