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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.10, 940.83 and 539.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.10, 940.83 and 539.62 is: 809.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.10 : 940.83 = 539.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.10/940.83 = 539.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.10x = 940.83 × 539.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.10x = 507,690.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,690.68/627.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.58

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