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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.92, 1,294.44 and 544.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.92, 1,294.44 and 544.93 is: 752.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.92 : 1,294.44 = 544.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.92/1,294.44 = 544.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.92x = 1,294.44 × 544.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.92x = 705,379.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,379.19/937.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.07

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