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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.86, 1,299.96 and 627.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.86, 1,299.96 and 627.14 is: 865.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.86 : 1,299.96 = 627.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.86/1,299.96 = 627.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.86x = 1,299.96 × 627.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.86x = 815,256.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,256.91/941.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.58

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