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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.80, 1,406.69 and 417.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.80, 1,406.69 and 417.66 is: 626.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.80 : 1,406.69 = 417.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.80/1,406.69 = 417.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.80x = 1,406.69 × 417.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.80x = 587,518.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,518.15/937.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.49

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