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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.11, 1,293.65 and 544.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.11, 1,293.65 and 544.06 is: 751.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.11 : 1,293.65 = 544.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.11/1,293.65 = 544.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.11x = 1,293.65 × 544.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.11x = 703,827.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,827.22/937.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.06

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