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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.39, 1,293.49 and 544.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.39, 1,293.49 and 544.33 is: 751.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.39 : 1,293.49 = 544.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.39/1,293.49 = 544.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.39x = 1,293.49 × 544.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.39x = 704,082.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,082.69/937.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.11

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