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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.04, 1,405.72 and 417.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.04, 1,405.72 and 417.23 is: 625.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.04 : 1,405.72 = 417.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.04/1,405.72 = 417.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.04x = 1,405.72 × 417.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.04x = 586,508.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,508.56/937.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.92

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