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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.40, 866.71 and 544.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.40, 866.71 and 544.36 is: 751.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.40 : 866.71 = 544.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.40/866.71 = 544.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.40x = 866.71 × 544.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.40x = 471,798.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,798.07/627.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.99

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