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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.46, 1,293.66 and 544.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.46, 1,293.66 and 544.46 is: 751.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.46 : 1,293.66 = 544.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.46/1,293.66 = 544.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.46x = 1,293.66 × 544.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.46x = 704,339.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,339.66/937.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.33

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