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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.75, 1,062.72 and 627.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.75, 1,062.72 and 627.75 is: 941.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.75 : 1,062.72 = 627.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.75/1,062.72 = 627.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.75x = 1,062.72 × 627.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.75x = 667,122.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,122.48/708.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.27

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