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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.49, 1,293.30 and 606.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.49, 1,293.30 and 606.02 is: 836.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.49 : 1,293.30 = 606.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.49/1,293.30 = 606.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.49x = 1,293.30 × 606.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.49x = 783,768.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,768.90/937.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.03

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