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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.55, 1,407.81 and 732.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.55, 1,407.81 and 732.62 is: 1,100.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.55 : 1,407.81 = 732.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.55/1,407.81 = 732.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.55x = 1,407.81 × 732.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.55x = 1,031,389.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,389.76/937.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.09

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