Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.50, 1,294.02 and 627
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 937.50, 1,294.02 and 627 is: 865.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
937.50 : 1,294.02 = 627 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
937.50/1,294.02 = 627/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
937.50x = 1,294.02 × 627 - Step 4: Simplify right side
937.50x = 811,350.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 811,350.54/937.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 865.44
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