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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.18, 862.22 and 567.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.18, 862.22 and 567.58 is: 781.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.18 : 862.22 = 567.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.18/862.22 = 567.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.18x = 862.22 × 567.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.18x = 489,378.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,378.83/626.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.53

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