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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.70, 1,403.84 and 628.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.70, 1,403.84 and 628.09 is: 941.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.70 : 1,403.84 = 628.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.70/1,403.84 = 628.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.70x = 1,403.84 × 628.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.70x = 881,734.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,734.73/936.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.32

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