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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.92, 1,400.72 and 627.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.92, 1,400.72 and 627.03 is: 939.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.92 : 1,400.72 = 627.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.92/1,400.72 = 627.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.92x = 1,400.72 × 627.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.92x = 878,290.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,290.33/934.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.43

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