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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.72, 937.61 and 538

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.72, 937.61 and 538 is: 802.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.72 : 937.61 = 538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.72/937.61 = 538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.72x = 937.61 × 538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.72x = 504,434.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,434.18/628.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.32

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