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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.18, 1,405.76 and 525.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.18, 1,405.76 and 525.70 is: 788.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.18 : 1,405.76 = 525.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.18/1,405.76 = 525.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.18x = 1,405.76 × 525.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.18x = 739,008.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,008.03/937.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.54

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