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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.66, 862.52 and 577.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.66, 862.52 and 577.45 is: 794.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.66 : 862.52 = 577.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.66/862.52 = 577.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.66x = 862.52 × 577.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.66x = 498,062.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,062.17/626.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.79

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