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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.03, 1,027.59 and 627.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.03, 1,027.59 and 627.86 is: 864.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.03 : 1,027.59 = 627.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.03/1,027.59 = 627.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.03x = 1,027.59 × 627.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.03x = 645,177.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,177.52/746.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.82

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