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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.01, 1,404.73 and 627.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.01, 1,404.73 and 627.93 is: 941.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.01 : 1,404.73 = 627.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.01/1,404.73 = 627.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.01x = 1,404.73 × 627.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.01x = 882,072.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,072.11/937.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.37

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