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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.04, 1,291 and 653.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.04, 1,291 and 653.19 is: 899.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.04 : 1,291 = 653.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.04/1,291 = 653.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.04x = 1,291 × 653.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.04x = 843,268.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,268.29/937.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.93

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