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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.59, 1,293.89 and 544.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.59, 1,293.89 and 544.63 is: 751.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.59 : 1,293.89 = 544.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.59/1,293.89 = 544.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.59x = 1,293.89 × 544.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.59x = 704,691.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,691.31/937.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.60

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