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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.76, 1,400.37 and 626.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.76, 1,400.37 and 626.00 is: 939.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.76 : 1,400.37 = 626.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.76/1,400.37 = 626.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.76x = 1,400.37 × 626.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.76x = 876,624.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,624.62/932.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.82

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