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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.69, 1,008.97 and 627.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.69, 1,008.97 and 627.14 is: 864.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.69 : 1,008.97 = 627.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.69/1,008.97 = 627.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.69x = 1,008.97 × 627.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.69x = 632,758.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,758.83/731.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.80

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