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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.14, 865.72 and 587.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.14, 865.72 and 587.78 is: 811.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.14 : 865.72 = 587.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.14/865.72 = 587.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.14x = 865.72 × 587.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.14x = 508,852.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,852.90/627.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.39

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