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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.28, 1,136.84 and 627.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.28, 1,136.84 and 627.88 is: 941.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.28 : 1,136.84 = 627.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.28/1,136.84 = 627.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.28x = 1,136.84 × 627.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.28x = 713,799.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,799.10/758.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.34

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