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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.18, 1,207.47 and 627.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.18, 1,207.47 and 627.07 is: 864.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.18 : 1,207.47 = 627.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.18/1,207.47 = 627.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.18x = 1,207.47 × 627.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.18x = 757,168.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,168.21/876.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.17

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