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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.42, 1,293.76 and 544.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.42, 1,293.76 and 544.45 is: 751.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.42 : 1,293.76 = 544.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.42/1,293.76 = 544.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.42x = 1,293.76 × 544.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.42x = 704,382.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,382.33/937.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.40

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