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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.92, 1,406.20 and 451.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.92, 1,406.20 and 451.36 is: 676.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.92 : 1,406.20 = 451.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.92/1,406.20 = 451.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.92x = 1,406.20 × 451.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.92x = 634,702.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,702.43/937.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.71

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