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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.35, 1,407.07 and 547.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.35, 1,407.07 and 547.81 is: 822.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.35 : 1,407.07 = 547.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.35/1,407.07 = 547.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.35x = 1,407.07 × 547.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.35x = 770,807.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,807.02/937.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.33

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