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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.49, 939.61 and 503.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.49, 939.61 and 503.52 is: 753.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.49 : 939.61 = 503.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.49/939.61 = 503.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.49x = 939.61 × 503.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.49x = 473,112.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,112.43/627.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.98

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