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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937, 1,403.66 and 689.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937, 1,403.66 and 689.76 is: 1,033.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937 : 1,403.66 = 689.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937/1,403.66 = 689.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937x = 1,403.66 × 689.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937x = 968,188.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,188.52/937
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.29

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