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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.80, 943.50 and 526.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.80, 943.50 and 526.44 is: 788.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.80 : 943.50 = 526.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.80/943.50 = 526.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.80x = 943.50 × 526.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.80x = 496,696.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,696.14/629.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.66

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