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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.19, 1,293.32 and 544.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.19, 1,293.32 and 544.20 is: 751.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.19 : 1,293.32 = 544.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.19/1,293.32 = 544.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.19x = 1,293.32 × 544.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.19x = 703,822.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,822.02/937.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.00

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