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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.79, 1,444.23 and 627.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.79, 1,444.23 and 627.08 is: 865.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.79 : 1,444.23 = 627.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.79/1,444.23 = 627.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.79x = 1,444.23 × 627.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.79x = 905,640.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,640.53/1,046.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.16

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