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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.26, 1,293.08 and 544.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.26, 1,293.08 and 544.14 is: 750.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.26 : 1,293.08 = 544.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.26/1,293.08 = 544.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.26x = 1,293.08 × 544.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.26x = 703,616.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,616.55/937.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.72

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