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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.50, 865.64 and 582.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.50, 865.64 and 582.98 is: 804.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.50 : 865.64 = 582.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.50/865.64 = 582.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.50x = 865.64 × 582.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.50x = 504,647.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,647.94/627.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.22

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