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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.44, 1,406.23 and 547.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.44, 1,406.23 and 547.90 is: 821.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.44 : 1,406.23 = 547.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.44/1,406.23 = 547.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.44x = 1,406.23 × 547.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.44x = 770,468.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,468.53/937.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.89

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