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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.30, 1,293.01 and 606.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.30, 1,293.01 and 606.01 is: 835.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.30 : 1,293.01 = 606.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.30/1,293.01 = 606.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.30x = 1,293.01 × 606.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.30x = 783,576.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,576.99/937.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.99

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