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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.71, 1,294.47 and 544.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.71, 1,294.47 and 544.66 is: 751.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.71 : 1,294.47 = 544.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.71/1,294.47 = 544.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.71x = 1,294.47 × 544.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.71x = 705,046.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,046.03/937.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.88

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