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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.82, 936.04 and 572.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.82, 936.04 and 572.55 is: 853.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.82 : 936.04 = 572.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.82/936.04 = 572.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.82x = 936.04 × 572.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.82x = 535,929.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,929.70/627.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.64

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