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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.07, 1,293.42 and 544.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.07, 1,293.42 and 544.02 is: 750.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.07 : 1,293.42 = 544.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.07/1,293.42 = 544.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.07x = 1,293.42 × 544.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.07x = 703,646.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,646.35/937.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.90

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