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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.86, 1,270.08 and 627.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.86, 1,270.08 and 627.75 is: 941.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.86 : 1,270.08 = 627.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.86/1,270.08 = 627.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.86x = 1,270.08 × 627.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.86x = 797,292.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,292.72/846.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.47

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