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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.52, 870.56 and 619.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.52, 870.56 and 619.76 is: 861.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.52 : 870.56 = 619.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.52/870.56 = 619.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.52x = 870.56 × 619.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.52x = 539,538.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,538.27/626.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.17

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