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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.47, 1,293.73 and 544.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.47, 1,293.73 and 544.52 is: 751.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.47 : 1,293.73 = 544.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.47/1,293.73 = 544.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.47x = 1,293.73 × 544.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.47x = 704,461.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,461.86/937.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.45

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