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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.63, 1,527.27 and 708.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.63, 1,527.27 and 708.76 is: 977.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.63 : 1,527.27 = 708.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.63/1,527.27 = 708.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.63x = 1,527.27 × 708.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.63x = 1,082,467.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,467.89/1,107.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.28

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