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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.52, 1,095.21 and 627.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.52, 1,095.21 and 627.46 is: 941.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.52 : 1,095.21 = 627.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.52/1,095.21 = 627.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.52x = 1,095.21 × 627.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.52x = 687,200.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,200.47/729.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.99

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