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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.01, 864.24 and 574.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.01, 864.24 and 574.72 is: 792.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.01 : 864.24 = 574.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.01/864.24 = 574.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.01x = 864.24 × 574.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.01x = 496,696.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,696.01/627.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.17

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