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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.81, 1,402.45 and 627.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.81, 1,402.45 and 627.93 is: 940.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.81 : 1,402.45 = 627.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.81/1,402.45 = 627.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.81x = 1,402.45 × 627.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.81x = 880,638.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,638.86/936.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.04

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