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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.77, 1,294.04 and 544.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.77, 1,294.04 and 544.82 is: 751.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.77 : 1,294.04 = 544.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.77/1,294.04 = 544.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.77x = 1,294.04 × 544.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.77x = 705,009.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,009.68/937.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.79

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