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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.12, 864 and 549.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.12, 864 and 549.36 is: 756.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.12 : 864 = 549.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.12/864 = 549.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.12x = 864 × 549.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.12x = 474,647.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,647.04/627.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.87

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