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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.58, 942.34 and 599.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.58, 942.34 and 599.85 is: 900.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.58 : 942.34 = 599.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.58/942.34 = 599.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.58x = 942.34 × 599.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.58x = 565,262.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,262.27/627.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.71

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