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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.32, 1,292.58 and 633.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.32, 1,292.58 and 633.93 is: 874.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.32 : 1,292.58 = 633.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.32/1,292.58 = 633.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.32x = 1,292.58 × 633.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.32x = 819,405.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,405.24/937.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.20

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