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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.14, 1,404.27 and 503.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.14, 1,404.27 and 503.86 is: 755.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.14 : 1,404.27 = 503.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.14/1,404.27 = 503.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.14x = 1,404.27 × 503.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.14x = 707,555.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,555.48/937.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.02

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