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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.30, 1,405.95 and 645.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.30, 1,405.95 and 645.70 is: 968.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.30 : 1,405.95 = 645.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.30/1,405.95 = 645.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.30x = 1,405.95 × 645.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.30x = 907,821.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,821.92/937.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.55

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