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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.78, 1,275.09 and 627.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.78, 1,275.09 and 627.42 is: 941.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.78 : 1,275.09 = 627.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.78/1,275.09 = 627.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.78x = 1,275.09 × 627.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.78x = 800,016.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,016.97/849.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.44

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