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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.96, 1,268.52 and 627.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.96, 1,268.52 and 627.36 is: 939.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.96 : 1,268.52 = 627.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.96/1,268.52 = 627.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.96x = 1,268.52 × 627.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.96x = 795,818.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,818.71/846.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.62

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