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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.34, 1,293.29 and 605.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.34, 1,293.29 and 605.66 is: 835.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.34 : 1,293.29 = 605.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.34/1,293.29 = 605.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.34x = 1,293.29 × 605.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.34x = 783,294.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,294.02/937.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.66

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