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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.96, 1,269.32 and 627

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.96, 1,269.32 and 627 is: 939.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.96 : 1,269.32 = 627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.96/1,269.32 = 627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.96x = 1,269.32 × 627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.96x = 795,863.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,863.64/846.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.67

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