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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.72, 1,405.14 and 423.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.72, 1,405.14 and 423.64 is: 634.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.72 : 1,405.14 = 423.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.72/1,405.14 = 423.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.72x = 1,405.14 × 423.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.72x = 595,273.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,273.51/937.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.81

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