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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.78, 1,403.13 and 561.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.78, 1,403.13 and 561.14 is: 839.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.78 : 1,403.13 = 561.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.78/1,403.13 = 561.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.78x = 1,403.13 × 561.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.78x = 787,352.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,352.37/937.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.59

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