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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.75, 942.98 and 526.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.75, 942.98 and 526.74 is: 788.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.75 : 942.98 = 526.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.75/942.98 = 526.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.75x = 942.98 × 526.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.75x = 496,702.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,702.65/629.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.74

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