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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.04, 1,293.10 and 544.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.04, 1,293.10 and 544.29 is: 751.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.04 : 1,293.10 = 544.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.04/1,293.10 = 544.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.04x = 1,293.10 × 544.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.04x = 703,821.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,821.40/937.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.11

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