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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.80, 1,327.44 and 627.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.80, 1,327.44 and 627.12 is: 938.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.80 : 1,327.44 = 627.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.80/1,327.44 = 627.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.80x = 1,327.44 × 627.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.80x = 832,464.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,464.17/886.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.73

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