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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.70, 1,405.33 and 629.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.70, 1,405.33 and 629.09 is: 942.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.70 : 1,405.33 = 629.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.70/1,405.33 = 629.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.70x = 1,405.33 × 629.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.70x = 884,079.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,079.05/937.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.82

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