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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.52, 1,293.78 and 583.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.52, 1,293.78 and 583.40 is: 805.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.52 : 1,293.78 = 583.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.52/1,293.78 = 583.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.52x = 1,293.78 × 583.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.52x = 754,791.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,791.25/937.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.09

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