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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.24, 941.16 and 526.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.24, 941.16 and 526.18 is: 788.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.24 : 941.16 = 526.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.24/941.16 = 526.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.24x = 941.16 × 526.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.24x = 495,219.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,219.57/628.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.26

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