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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.96, 1,408.02 and 505.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.96, 1,408.02 and 505.96 is: 759.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.96 : 1,408.02 = 505.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.96/1,408.02 = 505.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.96x = 1,408.02 × 505.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.96x = 712,401.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,401.80/937.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.52

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