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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.80, 940.64 and 526.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.80, 940.64 and 526.28 is: 787.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.80 : 940.64 = 526.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.80/940.64 = 526.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.80x = 940.64 × 526.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.80x = 495,040.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,040.02/628.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.28

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