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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937, 1,293.06 and 543.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937, 1,293.06 and 543.97 is: 750.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937 : 1,293.06 = 543.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937/1,293.06 = 543.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937x = 1,293.06 × 543.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937x = 703,385.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,385.85/937
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.68

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