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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.95, 1,406.61 and 389.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.95, 1,406.61 and 389.97 is: 584.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.95 : 1,406.61 = 389.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.95/1,406.61 = 389.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.95x = 1,406.61 × 389.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.95x = 548,535.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,535.70/937.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.82

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