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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.58, 1,403.28 and 627.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.58, 1,403.28 and 627.60 is: 941.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.58 : 1,403.28 = 627.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.58/1,403.28 = 627.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.58x = 1,403.28 × 627.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.58x = 880,698.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,698.53/935.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.34

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