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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.29, 1,293.51 and 538.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.29, 1,293.51 and 538.98 is: 743.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.29 : 1,293.51 = 538.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.29/1,293.51 = 538.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.29x = 1,293.51 × 538.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.29x = 697,169.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,169.55/937.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.82

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