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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.16, 1,404.66 and 590.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.16, 1,404.66 and 590.58 is: 885.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.16 : 1,404.66 = 590.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.16/1,404.66 = 590.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.16x = 1,404.66 × 590.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.16x = 829,564.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,564.10/937.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.19

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