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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.02, 1,403.72 and 524.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.02, 1,403.72 and 524.91 is: 786.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.02 : 1,403.72 = 524.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.02/1,403.72 = 524.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.02x = 1,403.72 × 524.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.02x = 736,826.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,826.45/937.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.35

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