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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.78, 1,294.08 and 523.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.78, 1,294.08 and 523.78 is: 722.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.78 : 1,294.08 = 523.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.78/1,294.08 = 523.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.78x = 1,294.08 × 523.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.78x = 677,813.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,813.22/937.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.78

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