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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.15, 864.33 and 560.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.15, 864.33 and 560.54 is: 773.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.15 : 864.33 = 560.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.15/864.33 = 560.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.15x = 864.33 × 560.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.15x = 484,491.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,491.54/626.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.76

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