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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.60, 1,021.86 and 627.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.60, 1,021.86 and 627.72 is: 868.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.60 : 1,021.86 = 627.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.60/1,021.86 = 627.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.60x = 1,021.86 × 627.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.60x = 641,441.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,441.96/738.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.46

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