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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.13, 1,293.23 and 544.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.13, 1,293.23 and 544.39 is: 751.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.13 : 1,293.23 = 544.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.13/1,293.23 = 544.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.13x = 1,293.23 × 544.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.13x = 704,019.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,019.61/937.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.25

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