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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.62, 1,293.18 and 606.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.62, 1,293.18 and 606.12 is: 835.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.62 : 1,293.18 = 606.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.62/1,293.18 = 606.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.62x = 1,293.18 × 606.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.62x = 783,822.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,822.26/937.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.97

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