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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.75, 942.45 and 550.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.75, 942.45 and 550.80 is: 826.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.75 : 942.45 = 550.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.75/942.45 = 550.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.75x = 942.45 × 550.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.75x = 519,101.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,101.46/627.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.92

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