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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.43, 968.43 and 627.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.43, 968.43 and 627.62 is: 866.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.43 : 968.43 = 627.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.43/968.43 = 627.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.43x = 968.43 × 627.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.43x = 607,809.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,809.95/701.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.52

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