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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.89, 1,406.69 and 590.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.89, 1,406.69 and 590.15 is: 885.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.89 : 1,406.69 = 590.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.89/1,406.69 = 590.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.89x = 1,406.69 × 590.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.89x = 830,158.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,158.10/937.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.13

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