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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.08, 1,293.10 and 523

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.08, 1,293.10 and 523 is: 721.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.08 : 1,293.10 = 523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.08/1,293.10 = 523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.08x = 1,293.10 × 523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.08x = 676,291.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,291.30/937.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.70

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