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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.13, 864.70 and 592.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.13, 864.70 and 592.50 is: 816.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.13 : 864.70 = 592.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.13/864.70 = 592.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.13x = 864.70 × 592.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.13x = 512,334.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,334.75/627.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.95

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