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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.89, 941.90 and 512.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.89, 941.90 and 512.46 is: 768.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.89 : 941.90 = 512.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.89/941.90 = 512.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.89x = 941.90 × 512.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.89x = 482,683.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,683.51/627.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.75

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