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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.61, 1,404.37 and 607.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.61, 1,404.37 and 607.40 is: 909.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.61 : 1,404.37 = 607.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.61/1,404.37 = 607.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.61x = 1,404.37 × 607.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.61x = 853,016.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,016.33/937.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.77

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