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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.65, 936.16 and 591.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.65, 936.16 and 591.51 is: 882.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.65 : 936.16 = 591.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.65/936.16 = 591.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.65x = 936.16 × 591.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.65x = 553,748.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,748.00/627.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.26

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