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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.22, 1,293.30 and 538.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.22, 1,293.30 and 538.76 is: 743.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.22 : 1,293.30 = 538.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.22/1,293.30 = 538.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.22x = 1,293.30 × 538.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.22x = 696,778.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,778.31/937.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.45

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