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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.74, 1,406.61 and 567.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.74, 1,406.61 and 567.64 is: 851.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.74 : 1,406.61 = 567.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.74/1,406.61 = 567.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.74x = 1,406.61 × 567.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.74x = 798,448.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,448.10/937.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.46

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