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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.76, 862.84 and 564.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.76, 862.84 and 564.12 is: 776.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.76 : 862.84 = 564.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.76/862.84 = 564.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.76x = 862.84 × 564.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.76x = 486,745.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,745.30/626.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.61

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