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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.39, 939.87 and 601.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.39, 939.87 and 601.88 is: 901.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.39 : 939.87 = 601.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.39/939.87 = 601.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.39x = 939.87 × 601.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.39x = 565,684.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,684.26/627.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.65

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