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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.16, 1,293.28 and 544.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.16, 1,293.28 and 544.12 is: 750.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.16 : 1,293.28 = 544.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.16/1,293.28 = 544.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.16x = 1,293.28 × 544.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.16x = 703,699.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,699.51/937.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.89

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