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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.25, 1,405.40 and 526.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.25, 1,405.40 and 526.28 is: 789.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.25 : 1,405.40 = 526.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.25/1,405.40 = 526.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.25x = 1,405.40 × 526.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.25x = 739,635.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,635.12/937.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.15

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