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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.70, 941.57 and 511.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.70, 941.57 and 511.62 is: 767.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.70 : 941.57 = 511.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.70/941.57 = 511.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.70x = 941.57 × 511.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.70x = 481,726.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,726.04/627.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.45

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