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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.68, 1,406.51 and 624.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.68, 1,406.51 and 624.66 is: 936.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.68 : 1,406.51 = 624.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.68/1,406.51 = 624.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.68x = 1,406.51 × 624.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.68x = 878,595.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,595.91/937.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.99

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