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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.13, 1,292.58 and 657.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.13, 1,292.58 and 657.27 is: 906.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.13 : 1,292.58 = 657.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.13/1,292.58 = 657.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.13x = 1,292.58 × 657.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.13x = 849,574.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,574.06/937.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.57

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