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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.80, 940.90 and 555.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.80, 940.90 and 555.80 is: 832.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.80 : 940.90 = 555.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.80/940.90 = 555.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.80x = 940.90 × 555.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.80x = 522,952.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,952.22/627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.99

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