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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.81, 867.12 and 544.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.81, 867.12 and 544.88 is: 752.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.81 : 867.12 = 544.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.81/867.12 = 544.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.81x = 867.12 × 544.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.81x = 472,476.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,476.35/627.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.58

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