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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.66, 1,293.83 and 544.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.66, 1,293.83 and 544.62 is: 751.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.66 : 1,293.83 = 544.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.66/1,293.83 = 544.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.66x = 1,293.83 × 544.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.66x = 704,636.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,636.50/937.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.48

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