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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.56, 1,293.84 and 544.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.56, 1,293.84 and 544.81 is: 751.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.56 : 1,293.84 = 544.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.56/1,293.84 = 544.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.56x = 1,293.84 × 544.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.56x = 704,896.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,896.97/937.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.84

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