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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.10, 1,406.30 and 607.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.10, 1,406.30 and 607.22 is: 911.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.10 : 1,406.30 = 607.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.10/1,406.30 = 607.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.10x = 1,406.30 × 607.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.10x = 853,923.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,923.42/937.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.25

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