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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.14, 868.78 and 562.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.14, 868.78 and 562.62 is: 778.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.14 : 868.78 = 562.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.14/868.78 = 562.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.14x = 868.78 × 562.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.14x = 488,793.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,793.00/628.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.16

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