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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.17, 1,293.38 and 544.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.17, 1,293.38 and 544.17 is: 751.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.17 : 1,293.38 = 544.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.17/1,293.38 = 544.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.17x = 1,293.38 × 544.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.17x = 703,822.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,822.76/937.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.01

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