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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.72, 936.12 and 537

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.72, 936.12 and 537 is: 800.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.72 : 936.12 = 537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.72/936.12 = 537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.72x = 936.12 × 537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.72x = 502,696.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,696.44/627.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.83

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