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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.51, 939.27 and 510.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.51, 939.27 and 510.96 is: 764.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.51 : 939.27 = 510.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.51/939.27 = 510.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.51x = 939.27 × 510.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.51x = 479,929.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,929.40/627.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.82

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