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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.86, 941.68 and 525.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.86, 941.68 and 525.88 is: 787.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.86 : 941.68 = 525.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.86/941.68 = 525.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.86x = 941.68 × 525.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.86x = 495,216.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,216.64/628.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.49

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