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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.36, 1,305.18 and 627.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.36, 1,305.18 and 627.14 is: 939.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.36 : 1,305.18 = 627.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.36/1,305.18 = 627.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.36x = 1,305.18 × 627.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.36x = 818,533.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,533.85/871.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.38

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