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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.68, 1,403.64 and 806.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.68, 1,403.64 and 806.46 is: 1,207.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.68 : 1,403.64 = 806.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.68/1,403.64 = 806.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.68x = 1,403.64 × 806.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.68x = 1,131,979.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,979.51/937.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.21

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