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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.19, 1,402.74 and 525.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.19, 1,402.74 and 525.30 is: 786.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.19 : 1,402.74 = 525.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.19/1,402.74 = 525.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.19x = 1,402.74 × 525.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.19x = 736,859.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,859.32/937.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.25

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