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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.58, 866.14 and 522.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.58, 866.14 and 522.51 is: 721.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.58 : 866.14 = 522.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.58/866.14 = 522.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.58x = 866.14 × 522.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.58x = 452,566.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,566.81/627.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.14

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