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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.44, 1,405.08 and 590.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.44, 1,405.08 and 590.76 is: 885.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.44 : 1,405.08 = 590.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.44/1,405.08 = 590.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.44x = 1,405.08 × 590.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.44x = 830,065.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,065.06/937.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.46

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