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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.57, 1,293.75 and 544.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.57, 1,293.75 and 544.53 is: 751.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.57 : 1,293.75 = 544.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.57/1,293.75 = 544.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.57x = 1,293.75 × 544.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.57x = 704,485.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,485.69/937.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.40

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