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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.09, 1,292.82 and 544.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.09, 1,292.82 and 544.04 is: 750.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.09 : 1,292.82 = 544.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.09/1,292.82 = 544.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.09x = 1,292.82 × 544.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.09x = 703,345.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,345.79/937.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.56

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