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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.86, 1,459.11 and 627.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.86, 1,459.11 and 627.99 is: 940.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.86 : 1,459.11 = 627.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.86/1,459.11 = 627.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.86x = 1,459.11 × 627.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.86x = 916,306.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,306.49/973.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.90

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