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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.62, 1,399.80 and 717.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.62, 1,399.80 and 717.08 is: 1,070.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.62 : 1,399.80 = 717.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.62/1,399.80 = 717.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.62x = 1,399.80 × 717.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.62x = 1,003,768.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,768.58/937.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.55

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