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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.48, 1,404.42 and 525.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.48, 1,404.42 and 525.37 is: 787.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.48 : 1,404.42 = 525.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.48/1,404.42 = 525.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.48x = 1,404.42 × 525.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.48x = 737,840.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,840.14/937.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.05

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