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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.90, 1,406.98 and 410.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.90, 1,406.98 and 410.96 is: 616.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.90 : 1,406.98 = 410.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.90/1,406.98 = 410.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.90x = 1,406.98 × 410.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.90x = 578,212.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,212.50/937.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.50

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