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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.08, 1,293.66 and 781.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.08, 1,293.66 and 781.56 is: 1,078.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.08 : 1,293.66 = 781.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.08/1,293.66 = 781.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.08x = 1,293.66 × 781.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.08x = 1,011,072.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,072.91/937.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.96

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