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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.10, 939.48 and 525.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.10, 939.48 and 525.04 is: 786.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.10 : 939.48 = 525.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.10/939.48 = 525.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.10x = 939.48 × 525.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.10x = 493,264.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,264.58/627.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.58

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