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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.27, 1,293.40 and 533.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.27, 1,293.40 and 533.49 is: 736.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.27 : 1,293.40 = 533.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.27/1,293.40 = 533.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.27x = 1,293.40 × 533.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.27x = 690,015.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,015.97/937.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.20

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