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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.84, 866.04 and 544.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.84, 866.04 and 544.80 is: 751.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.84 : 866.04 = 544.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.84/866.04 = 544.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.84x = 866.04 × 544.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.84x = 471,818.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,818.59/627.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.49

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