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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.36, 1,459.34 and 627.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.36, 1,459.34 and 627.10 is: 940.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.36 : 1,459.34 = 627.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.36/1,459.34 = 627.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.36x = 1,459.34 × 627.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.36x = 915,152.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,152.11/973.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.20

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