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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.28, 1,403.40 and 629.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.28, 1,403.40 and 629.12 is: 941.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.28 : 1,403.40 = 629.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.28/1,403.40 = 629.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.28x = 1,403.40 × 629.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.28x = 882,907.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,907.01/937.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.99

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