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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.31, 1,293.06 and 544.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.31, 1,293.06 and 544.12 is: 750.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.31 : 1,293.06 = 544.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.31/1,293.06 = 544.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.31x = 1,293.06 × 544.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.31x = 703,578.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,578.61/937.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.64

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