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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.56, 939.36 and 511.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.56, 939.36 and 511.68 is: 764.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.56 : 939.36 = 511.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.56/939.36 = 511.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.56x = 939.36 × 511.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.56x = 480,651.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,651.72/628.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.69

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