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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.75, 942.50 and 616.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.75, 942.50 and 616.81 is: 926.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.75 : 942.50 = 616.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.75/942.50 = 616.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.75x = 942.50 × 616.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.75x = 581,340.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,340.34/627.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.08

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