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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.82, 1,294.25 and 539.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.82, 1,294.25 and 539.61 is: 744.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.82 : 1,294.25 = 539.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.82/1,294.25 = 539.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.82x = 1,294.25 × 539.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.82x = 698,387.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,387.54/937.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.69

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