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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.74, 1,406.52 and 679.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.74, 1,406.52 and 679.92 is: 1,019.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.74 : 1,406.52 = 679.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.74/1,406.52 = 679.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.74x = 1,406.52 × 679.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.74x = 956,321.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,321.08/937.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.81

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