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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.10, 1,292.94 and 605.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.10, 1,292.94 and 605.40 is: 835.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.10 : 1,292.94 = 605.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.10/1,292.94 = 605.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.10x = 1,292.94 × 605.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.10x = 782,745.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,745.88/937.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.29

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