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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.68, 862.98 and 547.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.68, 862.98 and 547.88 is: 756.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.68 : 862.98 = 547.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.68/862.98 = 547.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.68x = 862.98 × 547.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.68x = 472,809.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,809.48/624.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.88

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