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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.10, 1,405.20 and 547.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.10, 1,405.20 and 547.46 is: 820.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.10 : 1,405.20 = 547.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.10/1,405.20 = 547.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.10x = 1,405.20 × 547.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.10x = 769,290.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,290.79/937.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.93

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