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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.44, 1,077.96 and 627.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.44, 1,077.96 and 627.30 is: 941.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.44 : 1,077.96 = 627.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.44/1,077.96 = 627.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.44x = 1,077.96 × 627.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.44x = 676,204.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,204.31/718.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.21

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