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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.24, 942.66 and 527.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.24, 942.66 and 527.18 is: 789.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.24 : 942.66 = 527.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.24/942.66 = 527.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.24x = 942.66 × 527.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.24x = 496,951.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,951.50/629.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.76

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