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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.91, 1,293.21 and 544.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.91, 1,293.21 and 544.09 is: 751.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.91 : 1,293.21 = 544.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.91/1,293.21 = 544.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.91x = 1,293.21 × 544.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.91x = 703,622.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,622.63/936.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.00

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