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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.96, 1,407.92 and 691.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.96, 1,407.92 and 691.44 is: 1,037.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.96 : 1,407.92 = 691.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.96/1,407.92 = 691.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.96x = 1,407.92 × 691.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.96x = 973,492.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,492.20/937.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.88

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