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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.96, 1,097.40 and 627.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.96, 1,097.40 and 627.88 is: 940.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.96 : 1,097.40 = 627.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.96/1,097.40 = 627.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.96x = 1,097.40 × 627.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.96x = 689,035.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,035.51/732.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.07

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