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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.56, 865.86 and 535.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.56, 865.86 and 535.01 is: 736.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.56 : 865.86 = 535.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.56/865.86 = 535.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.56x = 865.86 × 535.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.56x = 463,239.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,239.43/628.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.99

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