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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.48, 1,037.68 and 627.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.48, 1,037.68 and 627.80 is: 866.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.48 : 1,037.68 = 627.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.48/1,037.68 = 627.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.48x = 1,037.68 × 627.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.48x = 651,455.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,455.50/751.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.90

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