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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.40, 1,294.26 and 606.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.40, 1,294.26 and 606.68 is: 837.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.40 : 1,294.26 = 606.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.40/1,294.26 = 606.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.40x = 1,294.26 × 606.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.40x = 785,201.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,201.66/937.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.64

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