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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.40, 1,058.40 and 627.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.40, 1,058.40 and 627.48 is: 938.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.40 : 1,058.40 = 627.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.40/1,058.40 = 627.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.40x = 1,058.40 × 627.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.40x = 664,124.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,124.83/707.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.83

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