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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.08, 1,405.32 and 416.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.08, 1,405.32 and 416.76 is: 625.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.08 : 1,405.32 = 416.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.08/1,405.32 = 416.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.08x = 1,405.32 × 416.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.08x = 585,681.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,681.16/937.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.01

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