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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.02, 1,404.33 and 686.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.02, 1,404.33 and 686.54 is: 1,028.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.02 : 1,404.33 = 686.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.02/1,404.33 = 686.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.02x = 1,404.33 × 686.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.02x = 964,128.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,128.72/937.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.93

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