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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.57, 1,404.55 and 525.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.57, 1,404.55 and 525.46 is: 787.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.57 : 1,404.55 = 525.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.57/1,404.55 = 525.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.57x = 1,404.55 × 525.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.57x = 738,030.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,030.02/937.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.18

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