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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.52, 939.24 and 567.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.52, 939.24 and 567.64 is: 849.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.52 : 939.24 = 567.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.52/939.24 = 567.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.52x = 939.24 × 567.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.52x = 533,150.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,150.19/627.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.61

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