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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.04, 1,263.72 and 627.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.04, 1,263.72 and 627.52 is: 940.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.04 : 1,263.72 = 627.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.04/1,263.72 = 627.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.04x = 1,263.72 × 627.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.04x = 793,009.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,009.57/843.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.65

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