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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.26, 1,293.33 and 544.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.26, 1,293.33 and 544.35 is: 751.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.26 : 1,293.33 = 544.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.26/1,293.33 = 544.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.26x = 1,293.33 × 544.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.26x = 704,024.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,024.19/937.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.15

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