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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.23, 1,406.76 and 677.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.23, 1,406.76 and 677.53 is: 1,016.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.23 : 1,406.76 = 677.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.23/1,406.76 = 677.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.23x = 1,406.76 × 677.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.23x = 953,122.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,122.10/937.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.96

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