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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.18, 863.60 and 568.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.18, 863.60 and 568.58 is: 782.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.18 : 863.60 = 568.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.18/863.60 = 568.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.18x = 863.60 × 568.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.18x = 491,025.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,025.69/627.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.91

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