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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.53, 1,065.91 and 627.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.53, 1,065.91 and 627.24 is: 939.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.53 : 1,065.91 = 627.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.53/1,065.91 = 627.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.53x = 1,065.91 × 627.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.53x = 668,584.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,584.99/711.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.64

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