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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.28, 1,404.24 and 525.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.28, 1,404.24 and 525.36 is: 787.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.28 : 1,404.24 = 525.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.28/1,404.24 = 525.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.28x = 1,404.24 × 525.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.28x = 737,731.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,731.53/937.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.10

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