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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.74, 1,405.38 and 548.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.74, 1,405.38 and 548.13 is: 821.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.74 : 1,405.38 = 548.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.74/1,405.38 = 548.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.74x = 1,405.38 × 548.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.74x = 770,330.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,330.94/937.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.48

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