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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.51, 1,412.12 and 628.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.51, 1,412.12 and 628.27 is: 944.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.51 : 1,412.12 = 628.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.51/1,412.12 = 628.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.51x = 1,412.12 × 628.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.51x = 887,182.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,182.43/939.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.30

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