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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.28, 1,293.45 and 523.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.28, 1,293.45 and 523.28 is: 722.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.28 : 1,293.45 = 523.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.28/1,293.45 = 523.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.28x = 1,293.45 × 523.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.28x = 676,836.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,836.52/937.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.13

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