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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.80, 1,293.71 and 606.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.80, 1,293.71 and 606.51 is: 836.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.80 : 1,293.71 = 606.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.80/1,293.71 = 606.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.80x = 1,293.71 × 606.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.80x = 784,645.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,645.02/937.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.69

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