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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.98, 1,293.68 and 606.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.98, 1,293.68 and 606.44 is: 836.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.98 : 1,293.68 = 606.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.98/1,293.68 = 606.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.98x = 1,293.68 × 606.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.98x = 784,539.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,539.30/937.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.41

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