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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.73, 940.67 and 592.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.73, 940.67 and 592.63 is: 888.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.73 : 940.67 = 592.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.73/940.67 = 592.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.73x = 940.67 × 592.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.73x = 557,471.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,471.04/627.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.07

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