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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.04, 1,292.84 and 544.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.04, 1,292.84 and 544.10 is: 750.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.04 : 1,292.84 = 544.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.04/1,292.84 = 544.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.04x = 1,292.84 × 544.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.04x = 703,434.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,434.24/937.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.70

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