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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.75, 936.83 and 549.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.75, 936.83 and 549.86 is: 820.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.75 : 936.83 = 549.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.75/936.83 = 549.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.75x = 936.83 × 549.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.75x = 515,122.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,122.03/627.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.58

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