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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.04, 1,484.76 and 627.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.04, 1,484.76 and 627.96 is: 866.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.04 : 1,484.76 = 627.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.04/1,484.76 = 627.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.04x = 1,484.76 × 627.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.04x = 932,369.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,369.89/1,076.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.48

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