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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.39, 938.34 and 512.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.39, 938.34 and 512.57 is: 766.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.39 : 938.34 = 512.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.39/938.34 = 512.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.39x = 938.34 × 512.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.39x = 480,964.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,964.93/627.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.61

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