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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.27, 1,405.91 and 552.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.27, 1,405.91 and 552.25 is: 828.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.27 : 1,405.91 = 552.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.27/1,405.91 = 552.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.27x = 1,405.91 × 552.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.27x = 776,413.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,413.80/937.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.38

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