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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.40, 1,406.10 and 526.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.40, 1,406.10 and 526.55 is: 789.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.40 : 1,406.10 = 526.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.40/1,406.10 = 526.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.40x = 1,406.10 × 526.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.40x = 740,381.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,381.96/937.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.83

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