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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.84, 893.01 and 627.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.84, 893.01 and 627.18 is: 859.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.84 : 893.01 = 627.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.84/893.01 = 627.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.84x = 893.01 × 627.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.84x = 560,078.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,078.01/651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.23

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