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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.65, 1,294.08 and 544.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.65, 1,294.08 and 544.68 is: 751.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.65 : 1,294.08 = 544.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.65/1,294.08 = 544.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.65x = 1,294.08 × 544.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.65x = 704,859.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,859.49/937.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.73

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