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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.18, 1,295.26 and 627.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.18, 1,295.26 and 627.86 is: 866.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.18 : 1,295.26 = 627.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.18/1,295.26 = 627.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.18x = 1,295.26 × 627.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.18x = 813,241.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,241.94/938.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.83

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