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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.83, 1,406.81 and 417.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.83, 1,406.81 and 417.59 is: 626.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.83 : 1,406.81 = 417.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.83/1,406.81 = 417.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.83x = 1,406.81 × 417.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.83x = 587,469.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,469.79/937.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.41

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