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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.60, 1,406.40 and 628.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.60, 1,406.40 and 628.46 is: 942.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.60 : 1,406.40 = 628.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.60/1,406.40 = 628.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.60x = 1,406.40 × 628.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.60x = 883,866.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,866.14/937.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.69

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