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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.77, 1,227.62 and 627.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.77, 1,227.62 and 627.33 is: 865.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.77 : 1,227.62 = 627.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.77/1,227.62 = 627.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.77x = 1,227.62 × 627.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.77x = 770,122.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,122.85/889.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.53

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