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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.04, 863.92 and 568.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.04, 863.92 and 568.80 is: 783.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.04 : 863.92 = 568.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.04/863.92 = 568.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.04x = 863.92 × 568.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.04x = 491,397.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,397.70/627.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.68

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