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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.51, 1,404.46 and 525.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.51, 1,404.46 and 525.40 is: 787.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.51 : 1,404.46 = 525.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.51/1,404.46 = 525.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.51x = 1,404.46 × 525.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.51x = 737,903.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,903.28/937.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.09

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