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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.50, 1,406.58 and 417.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.50, 1,406.58 and 417.87 is: 626.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.50 : 1,406.58 = 417.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.50/1,406.58 = 417.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.50x = 1,406.58 × 417.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.50x = 587,765.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,765.50/937.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.95

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