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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.72, 1,060.02 and 627.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.72, 1,060.02 and 627.78 is: 865.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.72 : 1,060.02 = 627.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.72/1,060.02 = 627.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.72x = 1,060.02 × 627.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.72x = 665,459.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,459.36/768.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.67

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