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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.20, 940.80 and 609.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.20, 940.80 and 609.20 is: 913.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.20 : 940.80 = 609.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.20/940.80 = 609.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.20x = 940.80 × 609.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.20x = 573,135.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,135.36/627.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.80

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