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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.70, 1,060.16 and 627.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.70, 1,060.16 and 627.98 is: 867.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.70 : 1,060.16 = 627.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.70/1,060.16 = 627.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.70x = 1,060.16 × 627.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.70x = 665,750.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,750.84/767.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.20

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