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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.84, 1,294.52 and 606.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.84, 1,294.52 and 606.26 is: 836.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.84 : 1,294.52 = 606.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.84/1,294.52 = 606.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.84x = 1,294.52 × 606.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.84x = 784,812.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,812.66/937.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.83

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