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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.42, 1,136.88 and 627.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.42, 1,136.88 and 627.24 is: 942.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.42 : 1,136.88 = 627.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.42/1,136.88 = 627.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.42x = 1,136.88 × 627.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.42x = 713,096.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,096.61/756.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.73

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