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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.01, 1,405.91 and 503.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.01, 1,405.91 and 503.66 is: 755.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.01 : 1,405.91 = 503.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.01/1,405.91 = 503.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.01x = 1,405.91 × 503.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.01x = 708,105.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,105.40/937.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.71

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