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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.72, 943.40 and 582.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.72, 943.40 and 582.45 is: 875.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.72 : 943.40 = 582.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.72/943.40 = 582.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.72x = 943.40 × 582.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.72x = 549,483.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,483.33/627.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.36

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