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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.27, 863.79 and 527.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.27, 863.79 and 527.22 is: 727.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.27 : 863.79 = 527.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.27/863.79 = 527.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.27x = 863.79 × 527.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.27x = 455,400.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,400.41/626.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.16

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