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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.43, 1,405.08 and 567.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.43, 1,405.08 and 567.33 is: 850.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.43 : 1,405.08 = 567.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.43/1,405.08 = 567.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.43x = 1,405.08 × 567.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.43x = 797,144.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,144.04/937.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.35

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