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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.24, 938.59 and 559.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.24, 938.59 and 559.81 is: 837.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.24 : 938.59 = 559.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.24/938.59 = 559.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.24x = 938.59 × 559.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.24x = 525,431.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,431.84/627.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.68

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