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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.32, 866.06 and 558.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.32, 866.06 and 558.11 is: 770.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.32 : 866.06 = 558.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.32/866.06 = 558.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.32x = 866.06 × 558.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.32x = 483,356.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,356.75/627.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.51

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