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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.35, 1,047.81 and 627.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.35, 1,047.81 and 627.12 is: 864.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.35 : 1,047.81 = 627.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.35/1,047.81 = 627.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.35x = 1,047.81 × 627.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.35x = 657,102.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,102.61/760.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.21

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