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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.72, 1,001.56 and 627.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.72, 1,001.56 and 627.64 is: 941.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.72 : 1,001.56 = 627.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.72/1,001.56 = 627.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.72x = 1,001.56 × 627.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.72x = 628,619.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,619.12/667.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.44

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