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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.86, 1,293.85 and 627.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.86, 1,293.85 and 627.46 is: 865.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.86 : 1,293.85 = 627.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.86/1,293.85 = 627.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.86x = 1,293.85 × 627.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.86x = 811,839.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,839.12/937.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.63

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