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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.02, 1,402.93 and 608.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.02, 1,402.93 and 608.34 is: 910.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.02 : 1,402.93 = 608.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.02/1,402.93 = 608.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.02x = 1,402.93 × 608.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.02x = 853,453.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,453.14/937.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.82

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