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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.16, 1,154 and 627.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.16, 1,154 and 627.02 is: 864.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.16 : 1,154 = 627.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.16/1,154 = 627.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.16x = 1,154 × 627.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.16x = 723,581.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,581.08/837.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.33

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