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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.70, 1,406.55 and 764.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.70, 1,406.55 and 764.90 is: 1,147.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.70 : 1,406.55 = 764.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.70/1,406.55 = 764.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.70x = 1,406.55 × 764.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.70x = 1,075,870.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,870.10/937.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.35

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