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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.55, 971.19 and 627.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.55, 971.19 and 627.77 is: 937.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.55 : 971.19 = 627.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.55/971.19 = 627.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.55x = 971.19 × 627.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.55x = 609,683.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,683.95/650.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.18

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