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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.98, 864.96 and 565.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.98, 864.96 and 565.64 is: 779.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.98 : 864.96 = 565.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.98/864.96 = 565.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.98x = 864.96 × 565.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.98x = 489,255.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,255.97/627.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.09

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