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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.17, 1,404.54 and 648

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.17, 1,404.54 and 648 is: 971.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.17 : 1,404.54 = 648 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.17/1,404.54 = 648/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.17x = 1,404.54 × 648
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.17x = 910,141.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,141.92/937.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.16

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