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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.40, 1,404.90 and 879.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.40, 1,404.90 and 879.08 is: 1,317.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.40 : 1,404.90 = 879.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.40/1,404.90 = 879.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.40x = 1,404.90 × 879.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.40x = 1,235,019.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,019.49/937.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.49

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