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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.86, 1,293.93 and 544.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.86, 1,293.93 and 544.56 is: 751.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.86 : 1,293.93 = 544.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.86/1,293.93 = 544.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.86x = 1,293.93 × 544.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.86x = 704,622.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,622.52/937.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.31

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