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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.04, 1,405.44 and 678.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.04, 1,405.44 and 678.28 is: 1,017.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.04 : 1,405.44 = 678.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.04/1,405.44 = 678.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.04x = 1,405.44 × 678.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.04x = 953,281.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,281.84/937.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.33

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