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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.24, 939.66 and 525.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.24, 939.66 and 525.18 is: 786.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.24 : 939.66 = 525.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.24/939.66 = 525.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.24x = 939.66 × 525.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.24x = 493,490.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,490.64/627.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.77

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