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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.08, 1,292.22 and 721.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.08, 1,292.22 and 721.62 is: 995.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.08 : 1,292.22 = 721.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.08/1,292.22 = 721.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.08x = 1,292.22 × 721.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.08x = 932,491.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,491.80/937.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.10

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