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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.12, 1,405.67 and 423.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.12, 1,405.67 and 423.52 is: 635.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.12 : 1,405.67 = 423.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.12/1,405.67 = 423.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.12x = 1,405.67 × 423.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.12x = 595,329.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,329.36/937.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.28

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