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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.50, 1,294.22 and 583.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.50, 1,294.22 and 583.54 is: 805.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.50 : 1,294.22 = 583.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.50/1,294.22 = 583.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.50x = 1,294.22 × 583.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.50x = 755,225.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,225.72/937.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.57

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