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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.79, 862.57 and 555.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.79, 862.57 and 555.58 is: 767.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.79 : 862.57 = 555.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.79/862.57 = 555.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.79x = 862.57 × 555.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.79x = 479,225.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,225.29/624.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.02

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