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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.60, 1,404.96 and 503.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.60, 1,404.96 and 503.44 is: 754.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.60 : 1,404.96 = 503.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.60/1,404.96 = 503.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.60x = 1,404.96 × 503.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.60x = 707,313.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,313.06/937.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.39

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