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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.09, 938.70 and 565.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.09, 938.70 and 565.12 is: 845.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.09 : 938.70 = 565.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.09/938.70 = 565.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.09x = 938.70 × 565.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.09x = 530,478.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,478.14/627.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.94

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