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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.62, 1,293.30 and 605.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.62, 1,293.30 and 605.66 is: 835.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.62 : 1,293.30 = 605.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.62/1,293.30 = 605.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.62x = 1,293.30 × 605.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.62x = 783,293.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,293.61/937.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.41

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