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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.99, 866.15 and 557.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.99, 866.15 and 557.19 is: 768.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.99 : 866.15 = 557.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.99/866.15 = 557.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.99x = 866.15 × 557.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.99x = 482,607.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,607.33/627.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.50

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