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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.46, 1,291.96 and 751.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.46, 1,291.96 and 751.56 is: 1,035.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.46 : 1,291.96 = 751.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.46/1,291.96 = 751.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.46x = 1,291.96 × 751.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.46x = 970,985.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,985.46/937.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.76

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