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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.86, 942.88 and 531.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.86, 942.88 and 531.74 is: 798.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.86 : 942.88 = 531.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.86/942.88 = 531.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.86x = 942.88 × 531.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.86x = 501,367.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,367.01/627.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.53

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