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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.44, 1,293.45 and 544.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.44, 1,293.45 and 544.49 is: 751.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.44 : 1,293.45 = 544.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.44/1,293.45 = 544.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.44x = 1,293.45 × 544.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.44x = 704,264.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,264.12/937.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.26

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