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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.31, 862.53 and 547.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.31, 862.53 and 547.32 is: 753.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.31 : 862.53 = 547.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.31/862.53 = 547.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.31x = 862.53 × 547.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.31x = 472,079.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,079.92/626.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.75

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