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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.76, 940.36 and 592.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.76, 940.36 and 592.24 is: 887.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.76 : 940.36 = 592.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.76/940.36 = 592.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.76x = 940.36 × 592.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.76x = 556,918.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,918.81/627.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.15

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