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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.18, 942.32 and 524.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.18, 942.32 and 524.60 is: 785.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.18 : 942.32 = 524.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.18/942.32 = 524.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.18x = 942.32 × 524.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.18x = 494,341.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,341.07/629.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.69

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