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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.51, 870.56 and 619.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.51, 870.56 and 619.76 is: 861.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.51 : 870.56 = 619.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.51/870.56 = 619.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.51x = 870.56 × 619.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.51x = 539,538.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,538.27/626.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.18

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