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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.74, 941.91 and 526.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.74, 941.91 and 526.68 is: 789.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.74 : 941.91 = 526.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.74/941.91 = 526.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.74x = 941.91 × 526.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.74x = 496,085.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,085.16/628.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.01

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