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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.80, 941.70 and 530.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.80, 941.70 and 530.60 is: 795.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.80 : 941.70 = 530.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.80/941.70 = 530.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.80x = 941.70 × 530.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.80x = 499,666.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,666.02/627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.90

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