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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.64, 1,134.72 and 627

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.64, 1,134.72 and 627 is: 862.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.64 : 1,134.72 = 627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.64/1,134.72 = 627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.64x = 1,134.72 × 627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.64x = 711,469.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,469.44/824.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.76

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