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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.80, 943.92 and 522.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.80, 943.92 and 522.72 is: 780.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.80 : 943.92 = 522.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.80/943.92 = 522.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.80x = 943.92 × 522.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.80x = 493,405.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,405.86/631.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.95

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