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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.57, 941.34 and 589.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.57, 941.34 and 589.50 is: 884.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.57 : 941.34 = 589.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.57/941.34 = 589.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.57x = 941.34 × 589.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.57x = 554,919.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,919.93/627.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.24

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