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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.62, 1,294.02 and 539.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.62, 1,294.02 and 539.37 is: 744.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.62 : 1,294.02 = 539.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.62/1,294.02 = 539.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.62x = 1,294.02 × 539.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.62x = 697,955.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,955.57/937.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.39

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