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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.06, 1,292.78 and 605.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.06, 1,292.78 and 605.68 is: 835.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.06 : 1,292.78 = 605.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.06/1,292.78 = 605.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.06x = 1,292.78 × 605.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.06x = 783,010.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,010.99/937.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.60

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