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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.20, 1,050.90 and 627.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.20, 1,050.90 and 627.64 is: 940.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.20 : 1,050.90 = 627.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.20/1,050.90 = 627.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.20x = 1,050.90 × 627.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.20x = 659,586.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,586.88/701.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.65

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