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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.02, 1,406.40 and 629.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.02, 1,406.40 and 629.10 is: 944.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.02 : 1,406.40 = 629.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.02/1,406.40 = 629.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.02x = 1,406.40 × 629.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.02x = 884,766.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,766.24/937.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.23

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