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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.61, 940.10 and 512.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.61, 940.10 and 512.73 is: 765.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.61 : 940.10 = 512.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.61/940.10 = 512.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.61x = 940.10 × 512.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.61x = 482,014.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,014.91/629.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.58

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