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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.08, 864.66 and 557.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.08, 864.66 and 557.37 is: 769.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.08 : 864.66 = 557.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.08/864.66 = 557.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.08x = 864.66 × 557.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.08x = 481,935.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,935.54/626.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.77

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