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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.28, 1,406.61 and 694.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.28, 1,406.61 and 694.46 is: 1,042.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.28 : 1,406.61 = 694.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.28/1,406.61 = 694.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.28x = 1,406.61 × 694.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.28x = 976,827.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,827.35/937.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.20

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