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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.78, 1,009.03 and 627.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.78, 1,009.03 and 627.07 is: 863.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.78 : 1,009.03 = 627.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.78/1,009.03 = 627.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.78x = 1,009.03 × 627.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.78x = 632,732.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,732.44/732.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.47

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