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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.71, 1,406.58 and 505.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.71, 1,406.58 and 505.71 is: 758.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.71 : 1,406.58 = 505.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.71/1,406.58 = 505.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.71x = 1,406.58 × 505.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.71x = 711,321.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,321.57/937.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.57

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