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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.58, 941.37 and 591.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.58, 941.37 and 591.94 is: 887.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.58 : 941.37 = 591.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.58/941.37 = 591.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.58x = 941.37 × 591.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.58x = 557,234.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,234.56/627.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.91

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