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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.13, 1,405.62 and 389.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.13, 1,405.62 and 389.16 is: 583.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.13 : 1,405.62 = 389.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.13/1,405.62 = 389.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.13x = 1,405.62 × 389.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.13x = 547,011.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,011.08/937.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.71

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