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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.08, 1,292.81 and 538.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.08, 1,292.81 and 538.74 is: 743.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.08 : 1,292.81 = 538.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.08/1,292.81 = 538.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.08x = 1,292.81 × 538.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.08x = 696,485.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,485.77/937.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.25

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