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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.92, 1,302.66 and 628.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.92, 1,302.66 and 628.62 is: 867.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.92 : 1,302.66 = 628.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.92/1,302.66 = 628.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.92x = 1,302.66 × 628.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.92x = 818,878.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,878.13/943.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.53

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