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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.09, 940.20 and 566.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.09, 940.20 and 566.12 is: 847.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.09 : 940.20 = 566.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.09/940.20 = 566.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.09x = 940.20 × 566.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.09x = 532,266.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,266.02/628.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.44

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