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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.12, 936 and 545.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.12, 936 and 545.04 is: 813.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.12 : 936 = 545.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.12/936 = 545.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.12x = 936 × 545.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.12x = 510,157.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,157.44/627.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.49

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