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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.30, 1,406.36 and 503.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.30, 1,406.36 and 503.95 is: 756.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.30 : 1,406.36 = 503.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.30/1,406.36 = 503.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.30x = 1,406.36 × 503.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.30x = 708,735.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,735.12/937.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.15

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