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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.85, 1,405.00 and 527.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.85, 1,405.00 and 527.28 is: 789.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.85 : 1,405.00 = 527.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.85/1,405.00 = 527.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.85x = 1,405.00 × 527.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.85x = 740,820.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,820.82/937.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.92

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