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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.33, 865.01 and 557.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.33, 865.01 and 557.61 is: 770.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.33 : 865.01 = 557.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.33/865.01 = 557.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.33x = 865.01 × 557.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.33x = 482,335.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,335.44/626.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.10

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