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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.15, 1,405.74 and 417.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.15, 1,405.74 and 417.03 is: 625.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.15 : 1,405.74 = 417.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.15/1,405.74 = 417.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.15x = 1,405.74 × 417.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.15x = 586,235.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,235.75/937.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.55

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