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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.34, 1,403.40 and 706.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.34, 1,403.40 and 706.34 is: 1,057.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.34 : 1,403.40 = 706.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.34/1,403.40 = 706.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.34x = 1,403.40 × 706.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.34x = 991,277.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,277.56/937.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.54

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