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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.13, 1,405.71 and 443.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.13, 1,405.71 and 443.76 is: 665.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.13 : 1,405.71 = 443.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.13/1,405.71 = 443.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.13x = 1,405.71 × 443.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.13x = 623,797.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,797.87/937.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.65

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