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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.10, 1,158.02 and 627.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.10, 1,158.02 and 627.30 is: 939.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.10 : 1,158.02 = 627.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.10/1,158.02 = 627.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.10x = 1,158.02 × 627.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.10x = 726,425.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,425.95/773.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.63

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