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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.93, 1,408.91 and 627.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.93, 1,408.91 and 627.81 is: 866.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.93 : 1,408.91 = 627.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.93/1,408.91 = 627.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.93x = 1,408.91 × 627.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.93x = 884,527.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,527.79/1,020.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.39

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