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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.60, 1,052.40 and 627.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.60, 1,052.40 and 627.20 is: 940.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.60 : 1,052.40 = 627.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.60/1,052.40 = 627.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.60x = 1,052.40 × 627.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.60x = 660,065.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,065.28/701.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.80

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