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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.51, 1,293.77 and 544.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.51, 1,293.77 and 544.46 is: 751.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.51 : 1,293.77 = 544.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.51/1,293.77 = 544.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.51x = 1,293.77 × 544.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.51x = 704,400.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,400.91/937.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.35

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