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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.37, 942.84 and 526.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.37, 942.84 and 526.50 is: 788.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.37 : 942.84 = 526.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.37/942.84 = 526.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.37x = 942.84 × 526.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.37x = 496,405.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,405.26/629.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.73

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