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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.18, 940.84 and 544.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.18, 940.84 and 544.26 is: 816.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.18 : 940.84 = 544.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.18/940.84 = 544.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.18x = 940.84 × 544.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.18x = 512,061.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,061.58/627.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.45

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