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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.55, 1,049.13 and 627.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.55, 1,049.13 and 627.90 is: 865.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.55 : 1,049.13 = 627.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.55/1,049.13 = 627.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.55x = 1,049.13 × 627.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.55x = 658,748.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,748.73/761.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.01

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