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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.82, 1,401.12 and 627.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.82, 1,401.12 and 627.09 is: 938.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.82 : 1,401.12 = 627.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.82/1,401.12 = 627.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.82x = 1,401.12 × 627.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.82x = 878,628.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,628.34/935.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.89

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