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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.85, 1,293.11 and 544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.85, 1,293.11 and 544 is: 750.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.85 : 1,293.11 = 544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.85/1,293.11 = 544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.85x = 1,293.11 × 544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.85x = 703,451.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,451.84/936.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.87

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