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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.78, 887.15 and 627.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.78, 887.15 and 627.90 is: 870.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.78 : 887.15 = 627.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.78/887.15 = 627.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.78x = 887.15 × 627.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.78x = 557,038.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,038.35/639.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.67

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