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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.72, 864.28 and 528.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.72, 864.28 and 528.64 is: 729.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.72 : 864.28 = 528.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.72/864.28 = 528.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.72x = 864.28 × 528.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.72x = 456,892.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,892.98/626.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.02

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