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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.77, 1,294.15 and 544.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.77, 1,294.15 and 544.77 is: 751.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.77 : 1,294.15 = 544.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.77/1,294.15 = 544.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.77x = 1,294.15 × 544.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.77x = 705,017.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,017.76/937.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.80

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