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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.16, 1,399.20 and 627.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.16, 1,399.20 and 627.72 is: 939.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.16 : 1,399.20 = 627.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.16/1,399.20 = 627.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.16x = 1,399.20 × 627.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.16x = 878,305.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,305.82/935.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.20

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