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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.87, 943.86 and 509.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.87, 943.86 and 509.37 is: 762.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.87 : 943.86 = 509.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.87/943.86 = 509.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.87x = 943.86 × 509.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.87x = 480,773.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,773.97/630.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.08

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