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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.47, 1,293.17 and 544.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.47, 1,293.17 and 544.22 is: 750.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.47 : 1,293.17 = 544.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.47/1,293.17 = 544.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.47x = 1,293.17 × 544.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.47x = 703,764.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,764.64/937.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.70

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