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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.69, 868.55 and 545.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.69, 868.55 and 545.07 is: 754.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.69 : 868.55 = 545.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.69/868.55 = 545.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.69x = 868.55 × 545.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.69x = 473,417.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,417.82/627.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.22

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