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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.62, 1,407.58 and 627.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.62, 1,407.58 and 627.36 is: 939.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.62 : 1,407.58 = 627.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.62/1,407.58 = 627.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.62x = 1,407.58 × 627.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.62x = 883,059.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,059.39/939.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.80

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