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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.17, 978.83 and 628.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.17, 978.83 and 628.77 is: 864.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.17 : 978.83 = 628.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.17/978.83 = 628.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.17x = 978.83 × 628.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.17x = 615,461.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,461.82/712.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.21

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