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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.41, 1,144.26 and 627.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.41, 1,144.26 and 627.06 is: 939.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.41 : 1,144.26 = 627.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.41/1,144.26 = 627.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.41x = 1,144.26 × 627.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.41x = 717,519.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,519.68/763.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.89

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