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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.47, 1,405.02 and 497.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.47, 1,405.02 and 497.63 is: 745.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.47 : 1,405.02 = 497.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.47/1,405.02 = 497.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.47x = 1,405.02 × 497.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.47x = 699,183.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,183.62/937.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.82

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