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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.20, 1,403.98 and 611.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.20, 1,403.98 and 611.58 is: 916.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.20 : 1,403.98 = 611.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.20/1,403.98 = 611.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.20x = 1,403.98 × 611.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.20x = 858,649.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,649.82/937.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.18

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