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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.90, 942.45 and 536.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.90, 942.45 and 536.70 is: 805.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.90 : 942.45 = 536.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.90/942.45 = 536.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.90x = 942.45 × 536.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.90x = 505,812.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,812.92/627.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.56

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