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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.57, 1,405.95 and 547.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.57, 1,405.95 and 547.96 is: 821.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.57 : 1,405.95 = 547.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.57/1,405.95 = 547.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.57x = 1,405.95 × 547.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.57x = 770,404.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,404.36/937.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.70

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