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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.12, 1,404.40 and 694.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.12, 1,404.40 and 694.56 is: 1,040.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.12 : 1,404.40 = 694.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.12/1,404.40 = 694.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.12x = 1,404.40 × 694.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.12x = 975,440.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,440.06/937.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.89

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