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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.96, 866.72 and 598.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.96, 866.72 and 598.66 is: 826.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.96 : 866.72 = 598.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.96/866.72 = 598.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.96x = 866.72 × 598.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.96x = 518,870.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,870.60/627.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.28

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