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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.07, 1,269.68 and 627.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.07, 1,269.68 and 627.75 is: 939.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.07 : 1,269.68 = 627.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.07/1,269.68 = 627.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.07x = 1,269.68 × 627.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.07x = 797,038.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,038.48/848.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.83

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