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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.42, 940.47 and 554.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.42, 940.47 and 554.22 is: 830.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.42 : 940.47 = 554.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.42/940.47 = 554.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.42x = 940.47 × 554.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.42x = 521,227.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,227.28/627.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.75

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