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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.93, 1,299.83 and 627.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.93, 1,299.83 and 627.76 is: 866.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.93 : 1,299.83 = 627.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.93/1,299.83 = 627.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.93x = 1,299.83 × 627.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.93x = 815,979.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,979.77/941.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.29

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