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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.54, 936.71 and 553.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.54, 936.71 and 553.65 is: 826.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.54 : 936.71 = 553.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.54/936.71 = 553.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.54x = 936.71 × 553.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.54x = 518,609.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,609.49/627.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.42

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