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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.77, 1,404.86 and 525.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.77, 1,404.86 and 525.66 is: 787.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.77 : 1,404.86 = 525.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.77/1,404.86 = 525.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.77x = 1,404.86 × 525.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.77x = 738,478.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,478.71/937.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.48

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