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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.02, 939.26 and 575.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.02, 939.26 and 575.98 is: 862.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.02 : 939.26 = 575.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.02/939.26 = 575.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.02x = 939.26 × 575.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.02x = 540,994.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,994.97/627.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.80

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