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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.37, 942.51 and 519.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.37, 942.51 and 519.01 is: 777.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.37 : 942.51 = 519.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.37/942.51 = 519.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.37x = 942.51 × 519.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.37x = 489,170.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,170.25/629.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.24

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