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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.50 : 1,294.02 = 627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.50/1,294.02 = 627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.50x = 1,294.02 × 627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.50x = 811,350.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,350.54/937.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.44

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