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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.92, 1,401.44 and 627.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.92, 1,401.44 and 627.28 is: 939.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.92 : 1,401.44 = 627.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.92/1,401.44 = 627.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.92x = 1,401.44 × 627.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.92x = 879,095.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,095.28/935.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.28

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