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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.89, 1,294.49 and 544.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.89, 1,294.49 and 544.89 is: 752.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.89 : 1,294.49 = 544.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.89/1,294.49 = 544.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.89x = 1,294.49 × 544.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.89x = 705,351.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,351.93/937.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.06

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