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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.80, 867.84 and 601.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.80, 867.84 and 601.11 is: 829.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.80 : 867.84 = 601.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.80/867.84 = 601.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.80x = 867.84 × 601.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.80x = 521,667.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,667.30/628.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.62

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