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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.16, 1,327.41 and 627.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.16, 1,327.41 and 627.36 is: 939.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.16 : 1,327.41 = 627.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.16/1,327.41 = 627.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.16x = 1,327.41 × 627.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.16x = 832,763.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,763.94/886.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.75

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