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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.02, 1,405.89 and 389.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.02, 1,405.89 and 389.13 is: 583.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.02 : 1,405.89 = 389.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.02/1,405.89 = 389.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.02x = 1,405.89 × 389.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.02x = 547,073.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,073.98/937.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.84

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