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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.36, 1,402.76 and 627.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.36, 1,402.76 and 627.58 is: 942.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.36 : 1,402.76 = 627.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.36/1,402.76 = 627.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.36x = 1,402.76 × 627.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.36x = 880,344.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,344.12/934.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.19

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