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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.15, 1,049.55 and 627.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.15, 1,049.55 and 627.25 is: 940.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.15 : 1,049.55 = 627.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.15/1,049.55 = 627.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.15x = 1,049.55 × 627.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.15x = 658,330.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,330.24/700.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.27

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