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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.53, 1,293.84 and 544.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.53, 1,293.84 and 544.59 is: 751.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.53 : 1,293.84 = 544.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.53/1,293.84 = 544.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.53x = 1,293.84 × 544.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.53x = 704,612.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,612.33/937.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.56

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