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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.11, 943.25 and 531.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.11, 943.25 and 531.99 is: 798.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.11 : 943.25 = 531.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.11/943.25 = 531.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.11x = 943.25 × 531.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.11x = 501,796.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,796.91/628.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.90

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