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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.75, 865.08 and 619.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.75, 865.08 and 619.65 is: 853.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.75 : 865.08 = 619.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.75/865.08 = 619.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.75x = 865.08 × 619.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.75x = 536,046.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,046.82/627.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.92

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