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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.37, 1,293.62 and 606.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.37, 1,293.62 and 606.08 is: 836.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.37 : 1,293.62 = 606.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.37/1,293.62 = 606.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.37x = 1,293.62 × 606.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.37x = 784,027.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,027.71/937.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.42

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