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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.75, 1,063.19 and 627.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.75, 1,063.19 and 627.24 is: 940.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.75 : 1,063.19 = 627.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.75/1,063.19 = 627.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.75x = 1,063.19 × 627.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.75x = 666,880.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,880.85/708.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.93

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