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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.29, 1,405.94 and 614.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.29, 1,405.94 and 614.70 is: 922.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.29 : 1,405.94 = 614.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.29/1,405.94 = 614.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.29x = 1,405.94 × 614.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.29x = 864,231.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,231.32/937.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.05

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