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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.01, 938.89 and 523.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.01, 938.89 and 523.74 is: 784.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.01 : 938.89 = 523.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.01/938.89 = 523.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.01x = 938.89 × 523.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.01x = 491,734.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,734.25/627.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.25

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