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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.16, 865.92 and 560.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.16, 865.92 and 560.57 is: 773.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.16 : 865.92 = 560.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.16/865.92 = 560.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.16x = 865.92 × 560.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.16x = 485,404.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,404.63/627.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.97

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