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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.52, 986.84 and 628

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.52, 986.84 and 628 is: 866.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.52 : 986.84 = 628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.52/986.84 = 628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.52x = 986.84 × 628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.52x = 619,735.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,735.52/715.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.13

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