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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.44, 1,403.28 and 594.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.44, 1,403.28 and 594.72 is: 890.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.44 : 1,403.28 = 594.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.44/1,403.28 = 594.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.44x = 1,403.28 × 594.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.44x = 834,558.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,558.68/937.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.25

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