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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.08, 1,403.04 and 676.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.08, 1,403.04 and 676.32 is: 1,012.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.08 : 1,403.04 = 676.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.08/1,403.04 = 676.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.08x = 1,403.04 × 676.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.08x = 948,904.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,904.01/937.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.62

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