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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.66, 1,404.71 and 527.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.66, 1,404.71 and 527.09 is: 789.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.66 : 1,404.71 = 527.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.66/1,404.71 = 527.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.66x = 1,404.71 × 527.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.66x = 740,408.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,408.59/937.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.63

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