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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.37, 968.33 and 627.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.37, 968.33 and 627.56 is: 866.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.37 : 968.33 = 627.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.37/968.33 = 627.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.37x = 968.33 × 627.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.37x = 607,677.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,677.20/701.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.41

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