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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.38, 1,299.55 and 627.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.38, 1,299.55 and 627.16 is: 865.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.38 : 1,299.55 = 627.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.38/1,299.55 = 627.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.38x = 1,299.55 × 627.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.38x = 815,025.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,025.78/941.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.78

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