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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.35, 1,405.98 and 629.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.35, 1,405.98 and 629.73 is: 944.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.35 : 1,405.98 = 629.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.35/1,405.98 = 629.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.35x = 1,405.98 × 629.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.35x = 885,387.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,387.79/937.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.56

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