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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.56, 973.80 and 627.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.56, 973.80 and 627.18 is: 864.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.56 : 973.80 = 627.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.56/973.80 = 627.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.56x = 973.80 × 627.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.56x = 610,747.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,747.88/706.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.40

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