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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.76, 940.40 and 580.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.76, 940.40 and 580.50 is: 869.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.76 : 940.40 = 580.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.76/940.40 = 580.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.76x = 940.40 × 580.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.76x = 545,902.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,902.20/627.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.60

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