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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.32, 975.24 and 627.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.32, 975.24 and 627.75 is: 866.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.32 : 975.24 = 627.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.32/975.24 = 627.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.32x = 975.24 × 627.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.32x = 612,206.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,206.91/706.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.76

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