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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.15, 942.57 and 559.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.15, 942.57 and 559.74 is: 841.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.15 : 942.57 = 559.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.15/942.57 = 559.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.15x = 942.57 × 559.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.15x = 527,594.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,594.13/627.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.26

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