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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.05, 1,405.08 and 526.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.05, 1,405.08 and 526.08 is: 788.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.05 : 1,405.08 = 526.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.05/1,405.08 = 526.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.05x = 1,405.08 × 526.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.05x = 739,184.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,184.49/937.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.84

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