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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.32, 866.06 and 558.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.32, 866.06 and 558.12 is: 770.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.32 : 866.06 = 558.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.32/866.06 = 558.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.32x = 866.06 × 558.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.32x = 483,365.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,365.41/627.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.52

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