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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.80, 1,407.24 and 418.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.80, 1,407.24 and 418.14 is: 627.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.80 : 1,407.24 = 418.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.80/1,407.24 = 418.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.80x = 1,407.24 × 418.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.80x = 588,423.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,423.33/937.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.45

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