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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.81, 865.67 and 545.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.81, 865.67 and 545.58 is: 751.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.81 : 865.67 = 545.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.81/865.67 = 545.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.81x = 865.67 × 545.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.81x = 472,289.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,289.51/628.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.09

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