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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.23, 939.92 and 581.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.23, 939.92 and 581.66 is: 871.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.23 : 939.92 = 581.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.23/939.92 = 581.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.23x = 939.92 × 581.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.23x = 546,706.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,706.26/627.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.63

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