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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.82, 1,406.25 and 444.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.82, 1,406.25 and 444.08 is: 665.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.82 : 1,406.25 = 444.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.82/1,406.25 = 444.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.82x = 1,406.25 × 444.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.82x = 624,491.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,491.02/937.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.89

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