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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.66, 1,406.50 and 629.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.66, 1,406.50 and 629.37 is: 943.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.66 : 1,406.50 = 629.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.66/1,406.50 = 629.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.66x = 1,406.50 × 629.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.66x = 885,208.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,208.91/938.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.06

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