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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936, 1,402.56 and 627.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936, 1,402.56 and 627.20 is: 939.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936 : 1,402.56 = 627.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936/1,402.56 = 627.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936x = 1,402.56 × 627.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936x = 879,685.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,685.63/936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.84

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