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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.40, 943.20 and 537.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.40, 943.20 and 537.20 is: 806.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.40 : 943.20 = 537.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.40/943.20 = 537.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.40x = 943.20 × 537.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.40x = 506,687.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,687.04/628.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.31

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