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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.33, 1,294.05 and 606.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.33, 1,294.05 and 606.25 is: 836.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.33 : 1,294.05 = 606.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.33/1,294.05 = 606.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.33x = 1,294.05 × 606.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.33x = 784,517.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,517.81/937.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.97

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