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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.78, 945.73 and 525.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.78, 945.73 and 525.55 is: 789.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.78 : 945.73 = 525.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.78/945.73 = 525.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.78x = 945.73 × 525.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.78x = 497,028.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,028.47/629.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.22

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