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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.06, 1,293.12 and 544.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.06, 1,293.12 and 544.06 is: 750.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.06 : 1,293.12 = 544.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.06/1,293.12 = 544.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.06x = 1,293.12 × 544.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.06x = 703,534.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,534.87/937.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.79

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