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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.94, 864.36 and 527.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.94, 864.36 and 527.76 is: 727.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.94 : 864.36 = 527.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.94/864.36 = 527.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.94x = 864.36 × 527.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.94x = 456,174.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,174.63/626.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.62

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