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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.95, 1,294.61 and 623.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.95, 1,294.61 and 623.07 is: 859.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.95 : 1,294.61 = 623.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.95/1,294.61 = 623.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.95x = 1,294.61 × 623.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.95x = 806,629.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,629.54/937.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.99

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