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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.64, 863.98 and 543.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.64, 863.98 and 543.58 is: 748.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.64 : 863.98 = 543.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.64/863.98 = 543.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.64x = 863.98 × 543.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.64x = 469,642.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,642.25/627.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.27

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