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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.72, 1,293.78 and 539.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.72, 1,293.78 and 539.32 is: 744.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.72 : 1,293.78 = 539.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.72/1,293.78 = 539.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.72x = 1,293.78 × 539.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.72x = 697,761.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,761.43/937.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.10

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