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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.24, 1,404.78 and 612.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.24, 1,404.78 and 612.04 is: 917.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.24 : 1,404.78 = 612.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.24/1,404.78 = 612.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.24x = 1,404.78 × 612.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.24x = 859,781.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,781.55/937.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.35

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