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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.17, 1,406.16 and 504.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.17, 1,406.16 and 504.63 is: 757.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.17 : 1,406.16 = 504.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.17/1,406.16 = 504.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.17x = 1,406.16 × 504.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.17x = 709,590.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,590.52/937.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.16

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