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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.45, 1,293.42 and 544.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.45, 1,293.42 and 544.60 is: 751.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.45 : 1,293.42 = 544.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.45/1,293.42 = 544.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.45x = 1,293.42 × 544.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.45x = 704,396.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,396.53/937.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.40

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