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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.84, 1,268.72 and 627.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.84, 1,268.72 and 627.68 is: 939.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.84 : 1,268.72 = 627.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.84/1,268.72 = 627.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.84x = 1,268.72 × 627.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.84x = 796,350.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,350.17/847.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.27

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