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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.43, 1,294.07 and 544.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.43, 1,294.07 and 544.38 is: 751.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.43 : 1,294.07 = 544.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.43/1,294.07 = 544.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.43x = 1,294.07 × 544.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.43x = 704,465.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,465.83/937.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.49

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