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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.49, 1,405.30 and 526.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.49, 1,405.30 and 526.97 is: 789.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.49 : 1,405.30 = 526.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.49/1,405.30 = 526.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.49x = 1,405.30 × 526.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.49x = 740,542.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,542.60/937.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.92

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