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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.95, 866.70 and 566.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.95, 866.70 and 566.39 is: 781.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.95 : 866.70 = 566.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.95/866.70 = 566.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.95x = 866.70 × 566.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.95x = 490,892.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,892.38/627.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.73

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