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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.79, 1,294.20 and 539.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.79, 1,294.20 and 539.48 is: 744.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.79 : 1,294.20 = 539.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.79/1,294.20 = 539.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.79x = 1,294.20 × 539.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.79x = 698,188.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,188.55/937.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.51

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