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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.52, 866.96 and 530.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.52, 866.96 and 530.94 is: 733.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.52 : 866.96 = 530.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.52/866.96 = 530.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.52x = 866.96 × 530.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.52x = 460,303.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,303.74/627.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.53

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