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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.64, 1,049.27 and 627.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.64, 1,049.27 and 627.99 is: 865.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.64 : 1,049.27 = 627.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.64/1,049.27 = 627.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.64x = 1,049.27 × 627.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.64x = 658,927.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,927.93/761.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.14

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