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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.90, 1,405.35 and 628.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.90, 1,405.35 and 628.97 is: 943.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.90 : 1,405.35 = 628.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.90/1,405.35 = 628.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.90x = 1,405.35 × 628.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.90x = 883,915.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,915.96/936.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.45

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