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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.69, 1,406.40 and 547.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.69, 1,406.40 and 547.54 is: 821.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.69 : 1,406.40 = 547.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.69/1,406.40 = 547.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.69x = 1,406.40 × 547.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.69x = 770,060.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,060.26/937.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.23

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