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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.10, 1,406.06 and 503.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.10, 1,406.06 and 503.75 is: 755.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.10 : 1,406.06 = 503.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.10/1,406.06 = 503.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.10x = 1,406.06 × 503.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.10x = 708,302.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,302.73/937.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.85

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