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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.44, 1,262.68 and 627.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.44, 1,262.68 and 627.92 is: 940.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.44 : 1,262.68 = 627.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.44/1,262.68 = 627.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.44x = 1,262.68 × 627.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.44x = 792,862.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,862.03/843.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.03

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