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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.15, 1,405.98 and 410.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.15, 1,405.98 and 410.10 is: 615.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.15 : 1,405.98 = 410.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.15/1,405.98 = 410.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.15x = 1,405.98 × 410.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.15x = 576,590.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,590.35/937.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.26

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