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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.29, 1,008.79 and 627.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.29, 1,008.79 and 627.04 is: 863.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.29 : 1,008.79 = 627.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.29/1,008.79 = 627.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.29x = 1,008.79 × 627.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.29x = 632,551.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,551.68/732.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.80

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