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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.70, 1,293.98 and 544.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.70, 1,293.98 and 544.66 is: 751.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.70 : 1,293.98 = 544.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.70/1,293.98 = 544.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.70x = 1,293.98 × 544.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.70x = 704,779.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,779.15/937.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.60

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