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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.22, 1,293.43 and 539.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.22, 1,293.43 and 539.01 is: 743.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.22 : 1,293.43 = 539.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.22/1,293.43 = 539.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.22x = 1,293.43 × 539.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.22x = 697,171.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,171.70/937.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.87

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