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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.01, 1,292.86 and 543.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.01, 1,292.86 and 543.80 is: 750.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.01 : 1,292.86 = 543.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.01/1,292.86 = 543.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.01x = 1,292.86 × 543.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.01x = 703,061.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,061.18/937.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.32

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