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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.84, 878.86 and 627.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.84, 878.86 and 627.54 is: 861.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.84 : 878.86 = 627.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.84/878.86 = 627.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.84x = 878.86 × 627.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.84x = 551,519.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,519.80/639.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.97

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