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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.47, 1,294.01 and 544.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.47, 1,294.01 and 544.42 is: 751.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.47 : 1,294.01 = 544.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.47/1,294.01 = 544.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.47x = 1,294.01 × 544.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.47x = 704,484.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,484.92/937.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.47

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