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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.25, 940.73 and 525.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.25, 940.73 and 525.24 is: 786.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.25 : 940.73 = 525.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.25/940.73 = 525.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.25x = 940.73 × 525.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.25x = 494,106.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,106.40/628.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.49

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