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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.76, 1,048.98 and 627.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.76, 1,048.98 and 627.32 is: 939.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.76 : 1,048.98 = 627.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.76/1,048.98 = 627.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.76x = 1,048.98 × 627.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.76x = 658,046.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,046.13/700.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.05

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