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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.20, 1,404.18 and 648.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.20, 1,404.18 and 648.30 is: 971.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.20 : 1,404.18 = 648.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.20/1,404.18 = 648.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.20x = 1,404.18 × 648.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.20x = 910,329.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,329.89/937.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.33

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