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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.96, 940.26 and 536.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.96, 940.26 and 536.12 is: 802.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.96 : 940.26 = 536.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.96/940.26 = 536.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.96x = 940.26 × 536.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.96x = 504,092.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,092.19/627.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.75

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