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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.41, 1,293.93 and 643.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.41, 1,293.93 and 643.11 is: 887.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.41 : 1,293.93 = 643.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.41/1,293.93 = 643.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.41x = 1,293.93 × 643.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.41x = 832,139.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,139.32/937.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.70

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