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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.63, 1,293.94 and 544.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.63, 1,293.94 and 544.78 is: 751.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.63 : 1,293.94 = 544.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.63/1,293.94 = 544.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.63x = 1,293.94 × 544.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.63x = 704,912.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,912.63/937.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.80

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