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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.40, 1,293.50 and 544.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.40, 1,293.50 and 544.34 is: 751.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.40 : 1,293.50 = 544.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.40/1,293.50 = 544.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.40x = 1,293.50 × 544.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.40x = 704,108.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,108.38/937.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.13

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