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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.22, 1,407.65 and 627.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.22, 1,407.65 and 627.11 is: 940.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.22 : 1,407.65 = 627.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.22/1,407.65 = 627.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.22x = 1,407.65 × 627.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.22x = 882,754.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,754.76/938.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.89

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