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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.75, 1,293.87 and 544.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.75, 1,293.87 and 544.55 is: 751.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.75 : 1,293.87 = 544.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.75/1,293.87 = 544.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.75x = 1,293.87 × 544.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.75x = 704,576.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,576.12/937.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.35

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