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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.45, 1,406.04 and 589.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.45, 1,406.04 and 589.72 is: 884.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.45 : 1,406.04 = 589.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.45/1,406.04 = 589.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.45x = 1,406.04 × 589.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.45x = 829,166.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,166.82/937.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.50

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