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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.36, 1,295.40 and 759.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.36, 1,295.40 and 759.97 is: 1,050.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.36 : 1,295.40 = 759.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.36/1,295.40 = 759.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.36x = 1,295.40 × 759.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.36x = 984,465.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,465.14/937.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.25

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