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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.20, 1,405.26 and 416.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.20, 1,405.26 and 416.58 is: 624.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.20 : 1,405.26 = 416.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.20/1,405.26 = 416.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.20x = 1,405.26 × 416.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.20x = 585,403.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,403.21/937.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.63

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