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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.95, 1,405.71 and 629.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.95, 1,405.71 and 629.34 is: 943.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.95 : 1,405.71 = 629.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.95/1,405.71 = 629.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.95x = 1,405.71 × 629.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.95x = 884,669.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,669.53/937.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.19

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