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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.11, 1,292.99 and 605.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.11, 1,292.99 and 605.47 is: 835.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.11 : 1,292.99 = 605.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.11/1,292.99 = 605.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.11x = 1,292.99 × 605.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.11x = 782,866.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,866.66/937.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.41

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