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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.23, 1,403.34 and 525.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.23, 1,403.34 and 525.20 is: 786.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.23 : 1,403.34 = 525.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.23/1,403.34 = 525.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.23x = 1,403.34 × 525.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.23x = 737,027.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,027.15/937.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.39

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