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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.08, 864.99 and 545.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.08, 864.99 and 545.15 is: 750.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.08 : 864.99 = 545.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.08/864.99 = 545.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.08x = 864.99 × 545.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.08x = 471,544.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,544.97/628.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.77

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