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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.32, 1,294.06 and 643.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.32, 1,294.06 and 643.02 is: 887.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.32 : 1,294.06 = 643.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.32/1,294.06 = 643.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.32x = 1,294.06 × 643.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.32x = 832,110.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,110.91/937.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.75

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