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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.02, 1,293.47 and 583.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.02, 1,293.47 and 583.04 is: 804.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.02 : 1,293.47 = 583.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.02/1,293.47 = 583.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.02x = 1,293.47 × 583.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.02x = 754,135.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,135.37/937.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.82

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