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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.69, 1,137.30 and 627.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.69, 1,137.30 and 627.54 is: 943.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.69 : 1,137.30 = 627.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.69/1,137.30 = 627.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.69x = 1,137.30 × 627.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.69x = 713,701.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,701.24/756.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.19

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