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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.92, 1,057.86 and 627.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.92, 1,057.86 and 627.24 is: 865.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.92 : 1,057.86 = 627.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.92/1,057.86 = 627.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.92x = 1,057.86 × 627.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.92x = 663,532.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,532.11/766.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.19

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