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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.72, 864.99 and 517.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.72, 864.99 and 517.97 is: 713.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.72 : 864.99 = 517.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.72/864.99 = 517.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.72x = 864.99 × 517.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.72x = 448,034.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,034.55/627.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.75

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