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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.85, 1,294.20 and 544.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.85, 1,294.20 and 544.86 is: 751.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.85 : 1,294.20 = 544.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.85/1,294.20 = 544.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.85x = 1,294.20 × 544.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.85x = 705,157.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,157.81/937.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.89

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