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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.81, 1,406.42 and 676.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.81, 1,406.42 and 676.99 is: 1,015.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.81 : 1,406.42 = 676.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.81/1,406.42 = 676.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.81x = 1,406.42 × 676.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.81x = 952,121.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,121.86/937.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.27

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