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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.96, 862.02 and 562.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.96, 862.02 and 562.68 is: 776.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.96 : 862.02 = 562.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.96/862.02 = 562.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.96x = 862.02 × 562.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.96x = 485,041.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,041.41/624.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.12

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