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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.95, 939.85 and 583.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.95, 939.85 and 583.13 is: 872.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.95 : 939.85 = 583.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.95/939.85 = 583.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.95x = 939.85 × 583.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.95x = 548,054.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,054.73/627.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.77

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