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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.97, 1,293.03 and 657.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.97, 1,293.03 and 657.32 is: 906.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.97 : 1,293.03 = 657.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.97/1,293.03 = 657.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.97x = 1,293.03 × 657.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.97x = 849,934.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,934.48/937.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.14

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