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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.64, 941.76 and 524.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.64, 941.76 and 524.88 is: 785.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.64 : 941.76 = 524.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.64/941.76 = 524.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.64x = 941.76 × 524.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.64x = 494,310.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,310.99/629.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.07

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