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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.27, 1,050.13 and 628.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.27, 1,050.13 and 628.62 is: 866.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.27 : 1,050.13 = 628.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.27/1,050.13 = 628.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.27x = 1,050.13 × 628.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.27x = 660,132.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,132.72/762.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.01

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