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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.75, 942.44 and 537.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.75, 942.44 and 537.17 is: 805.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.75 : 942.44 = 537.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.75/942.44 = 537.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.75x = 942.44 × 537.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.75x = 506,250.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,250.49/628.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.17

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