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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.60, 1,404.24 and 677.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.60, 1,404.24 and 677.92 is: 1,015.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.60 : 1,404.24 = 677.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.60/1,404.24 = 677.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.60x = 1,404.24 × 677.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.60x = 951,962.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,962.38/937.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.32

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