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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.58, 1,406.97 and 707.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.58, 1,406.97 and 707.00 is: 1,060.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.58 : 1,406.97 = 707.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.58/1,406.97 = 707.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.58x = 1,406.97 × 707.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.58x = 994,720.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,720.76/937.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.95

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