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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.60, 941.40 and 591.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.60, 941.40 and 591.60 is: 887.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.60 : 941.40 = 591.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.60/941.40 = 591.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.60x = 941.40 × 591.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.60x = 556,932.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,932.24/627.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.40

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