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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.32, 1,409.04 and 756.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.32, 1,409.04 and 756.78 is: 1,137.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.32 : 1,409.04 = 756.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.32/1,409.04 = 756.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.32x = 1,409.04 × 756.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.32x = 1,066,333.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,333.29/937.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.64

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