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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.75, 943.76 and 576.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.75, 943.76 and 576.52 is: 866.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.75 : 943.76 = 576.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.75/943.76 = 576.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.75x = 943.76 × 576.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.75x = 544,095.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,095.60/627.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.74

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