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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.47, 1,404.86 and 688.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.47, 1,404.86 and 688.72 is: 1,032.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.47 : 1,404.86 = 688.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.47/1,404.86 = 688.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.47x = 1,404.86 × 688.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.47x = 967,552.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,552.02/937.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.09

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