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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.28, 1,401.15 and 626.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.28, 1,401.15 and 626.22 is: 938.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.28 : 1,401.15 = 626.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.28/1,401.15 = 626.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.28x = 1,401.15 × 626.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.28x = 877,428.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,428.15/935.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.14

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