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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.60, 968.49 and 627.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.60, 968.49 and 627.80 is: 866.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.60 : 968.49 = 627.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.60/968.49 = 627.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.60x = 968.49 × 627.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.60x = 608,013.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,013.18/701.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.62

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