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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.05, 1,405.57 and 416.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.05, 1,405.57 and 416.91 is: 625.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.05 : 1,405.57 = 416.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.05/1,405.57 = 416.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.05x = 1,405.57 × 416.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.05x = 585,996.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,996.19/937.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.36

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