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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.18, 1,142.72 and 627.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.18, 1,142.72 and 627.86 is: 940.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.18 : 1,142.72 = 627.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.18/1,142.72 = 627.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.18x = 1,142.72 × 627.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.18x = 717,467.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,467.90/763.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.11

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