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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.74, 940.74 and 534.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.74, 940.74 and 534.71 is: 801.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.74 : 940.74 = 534.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.74/940.74 = 534.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.74x = 940.74 × 534.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.74x = 503,019.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,019.90/627.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.32

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