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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937, 1,292.86 and 544.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937, 1,292.86 and 544.04 is: 750.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937 : 1,292.86 = 544.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937/1,292.86 = 544.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937x = 1,292.86 × 544.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937x = 703,367.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,367.55/937
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.66

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