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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.37, 1,137.77 and 627.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.37, 1,137.77 and 627.76 is: 941.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.37 : 1,137.77 = 627.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.37/1,137.77 = 627.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.37x = 1,137.77 × 627.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.37x = 714,246.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,246.50/758.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.82

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