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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.74, 940.41 and 525.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.74, 940.41 and 525.68 is: 787.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.74 : 940.41 = 525.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.74/940.41 = 525.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.74x = 940.41 × 525.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.74x = 494,354.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,354.73/627.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.52

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