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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.84, 1,406.04 and 526.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.84, 1,406.04 and 526.72 is: 789.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.84 : 1,406.04 = 526.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.84/1,406.04 = 526.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.84x = 1,406.04 × 526.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.84x = 740,589.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,589.39/937.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.68

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