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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.23, 1,292.81 and 657.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.23, 1,292.81 and 657.06 is: 906.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.23 : 1,292.81 = 657.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.23/1,292.81 = 657.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.23x = 1,292.81 × 657.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.23x = 849,450.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,450.45/937.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.34

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