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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.76, 867.26 and 535.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.76, 867.26 and 535.46 is: 739.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.76 : 867.26 = 535.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.76/867.26 = 535.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.76x = 867.26 × 535.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.76x = 464,383.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,383.04/627.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.75

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