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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.48, 1,294.55 and 584.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.48, 1,294.55 and 584.01 is: 806.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.48 : 1,294.55 = 584.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.48/1,294.55 = 584.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.48x = 1,294.55 × 584.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.48x = 756,030.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,030.15/937.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.45

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