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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.75, 943.95 and 551.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.75, 943.95 and 551.80 is: 828.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.75 : 943.95 = 551.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.75/943.95 = 551.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.75x = 943.95 × 551.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.75x = 520,871.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,871.61/628.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.42

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