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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.45, 1,301.04 and 627.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.45, 1,301.04 and 627.90 is: 866.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.45 : 1,301.04 = 627.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.45/1,301.04 = 627.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.45x = 1,301.04 × 627.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.45x = 816,923.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,923.02/942.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.81

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