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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.36, 1,300.66 and 627.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.36, 1,300.66 and 627.06 is: 865.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.36 : 1,300.66 = 627.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.36/1,300.66 = 627.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.36x = 1,300.66 × 627.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.36x = 815,591.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,591.86/942.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.48

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