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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.37, 943.25 and 507.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.37, 943.25 and 507.87 is: 761.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.37 : 943.25 = 507.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.37/943.25 = 507.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.37x = 943.25 × 507.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.37x = 479,045.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,045.84/629.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.15

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