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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.82, 936.17 and 625.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.82, 936.17 and 625.77 is: 931.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.82 : 936.17 = 625.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.82/936.17 = 625.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.82x = 936.17 × 625.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.82x = 585,828.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,828.67/628.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.64

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