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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.63, 958.01 and 627.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.63, 958.01 and 627.22 is: 866.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.63 : 958.01 = 627.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.63/958.01 = 627.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.63x = 958.01 × 627.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.63x = 600,885.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,885.80/693.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.30

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