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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.28, 1,406.62 and 629.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.28, 1,406.62 and 629.18 is: 943.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.28 : 1,406.62 = 629.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.28/1,406.62 = 629.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.28x = 1,406.62 × 629.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.28x = 885,017.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,017.17/938.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.23

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