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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.86, 942.60 and 537.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.86, 942.60 and 537.28 is: 805.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.86 : 942.60 = 537.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.86/942.60 = 537.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.86x = 942.60 × 537.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.86x = 506,437.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,437.77/628.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.33

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