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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.30, 1,403.10 and 644.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.30, 1,403.10 and 644.10 is: 964.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.30 : 1,403.10 = 644.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.30/1,403.10 = 644.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.30x = 1,403.10 × 644.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.30x = 903,737.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,737.53/937.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.20

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