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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.08, 1,405.94 and 417.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.08, 1,405.94 and 417.12 is: 625.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.08 : 1,405.94 = 417.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.08/1,405.94 = 417.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.08x = 1,405.94 × 417.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.08x = 586,452.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,452.54/937.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.83

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