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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.85, 865.83 and 566.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.85, 865.83 and 566.34 is: 781.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.85 : 865.83 = 566.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.85/865.83 = 566.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.85x = 865.83 × 566.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.85x = 490,354.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,354.16/627.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.01

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