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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.96, 1,406.90 and 555.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.96, 1,406.90 and 555.64 is: 833.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.96 : 1,406.90 = 555.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.96/1,406.90 = 555.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.96x = 1,406.90 × 555.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.96x = 781,729.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,729.92/937.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.44

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