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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.01, 865.67 and 561.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.01, 865.67 and 561.40 is: 775.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.01 : 865.67 = 561.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.01/865.67 = 561.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.01x = 865.67 × 561.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.01x = 485,987.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,987.14/627.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.09

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