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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.90, 1,406.85 and 417.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.90, 1,406.85 and 417.79 is: 626.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.90 : 1,406.85 = 417.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.90/1,406.85 = 417.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.90x = 1,406.85 × 417.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.90x = 587,767.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,767.86/937.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.69

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