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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.23, 1,292.38 and 657.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.23, 1,292.38 and 657.37 is: 906.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.23 : 1,292.38 = 657.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.23/1,292.38 = 657.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.23x = 1,292.38 × 657.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.23x = 849,571.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,571.84/937.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.47

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