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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.18, 940.11 and 536.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.18, 940.11 and 536.14 is: 802.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.18 : 940.11 = 536.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.18/940.11 = 536.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.18x = 940.11 × 536.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.18x = 504,030.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,030.58/628.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.37

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