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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.86, 1,294.66 and 606.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.86, 1,294.66 and 606.45 is: 837.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.86 : 1,294.66 = 606.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.86/1,294.66 = 606.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.86x = 1,294.66 × 606.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.86x = 785,146.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,146.56/937.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.17

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