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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.19, 1,406.21 and 503.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.19, 1,406.21 and 503.84 is: 755.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.19 : 1,406.21 = 503.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.19/1,406.21 = 503.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.19x = 1,406.21 × 503.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.19x = 708,505.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,505.84/937.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.99

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