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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.45, 936 and 525.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.45, 936 and 525.39 is: 783.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.45 : 936 = 525.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.45/936 = 525.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.45x = 936 × 525.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.45x = 491,765.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,765.04/627.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.75

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