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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.25, 1,293.09 and 544.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.25, 1,293.09 and 544.13 is: 750.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.25 : 1,293.09 = 544.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.25/1,293.09 = 544.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.25x = 1,293.09 × 544.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.25x = 703,609.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,609.06/937.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.72

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