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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.27, 1,048.75 and 627.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.27, 1,048.75 and 627.62 is: 864.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.27 : 1,048.75 = 627.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.27/1,048.75 = 627.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.27x = 1,048.75 × 627.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.27x = 658,209.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,209.66/761.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.63

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