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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.64, 1,293.63 and 606.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.64, 1,293.63 and 606.49 is: 836.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.64 : 1,293.63 = 606.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.64/1,293.63 = 606.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.64x = 1,293.63 × 606.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.64x = 784,567.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,567.19/937.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.75

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