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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.71, 1,408.49 and 627.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.71, 1,408.49 and 627.72 is: 866.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.71 : 1,408.49 = 627.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.71/1,408.49 = 627.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.71x = 1,408.49 × 627.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.71x = 884,134.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,134.20/1,020.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.20

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