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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.82, 1,294.08 and 544.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.82, 1,294.08 and 544.94 is: 751.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.82 : 1,294.08 = 544.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.82/1,294.08 = 544.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.82x = 1,294.08 × 544.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.82x = 705,195.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,195.96/937.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.95

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