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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.36, 954.72 and 627.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.36, 954.72 and 627.84 is: 937.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.36 : 954.72 = 627.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.36/954.72 = 627.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.36x = 954.72 × 627.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.36x = 599,411.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,411.40/639.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.52

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