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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.60, 1,293.63 and 605.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.60, 1,293.63 and 605.90 is: 835.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.60 : 1,293.63 = 605.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.60/1,293.63 = 605.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.60x = 1,293.63 × 605.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.60x = 783,810.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,810.42/937.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.98

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