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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.17, 1,404.18 and 730.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.17, 1,404.18 and 730.89 is: 1,095.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.17 : 1,404.18 = 730.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.17/1,404.18 = 730.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.17x = 1,404.18 × 730.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.17x = 1,026,301.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,301.12/937.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.11

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