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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.73, 1,294.26 and 623.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.73, 1,294.26 and 623.02 is: 859.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.73 : 1,294.26 = 623.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.73/1,294.26 = 623.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.73x = 1,294.26 × 623.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.73x = 806,349.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,349.87/937.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.90

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