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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.95, 1,484.81 and 627.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.95, 1,484.81 and 627.84 is: 866.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.95 : 1,484.81 = 627.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.95/1,484.81 = 627.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.95x = 1,484.81 × 627.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.95x = 932,223.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,223.11/1,075.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.42

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