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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.57, 1,299.92 and 627.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.57, 1,299.92 and 627.27 is: 866.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.57 : 1,299.92 = 627.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.57/1,299.92 = 627.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.57x = 1,299.92 × 627.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.57x = 815,397.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,397.68/941.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.00

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