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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.84, 1,404.60 and 526.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.84, 1,404.60 and 526.36 is: 788.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.84 : 1,404.60 = 526.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.84/1,404.60 = 526.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.84x = 1,404.60 × 526.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.84x = 739,325.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,325.26/937.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.33

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