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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.14, 1,268.04 and 627.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.14, 1,268.04 and 627.63 is: 939.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.14 : 1,268.04 = 627.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.14/1,268.04 = 627.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.14x = 1,268.04 × 627.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.14x = 795,859.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,859.95/847.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.47

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