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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.99, 1,293.17 and 544.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.99, 1,293.17 and 544.02 is: 750.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.99 : 1,293.17 = 544.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.99/1,293.17 = 544.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.99x = 1,293.17 × 544.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.99x = 703,510.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,510.34/936.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.82

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