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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.94, 1,294.31 and 544.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.94, 1,294.31 and 544.93 is: 751.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.94 : 1,294.31 = 544.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.94/1,294.31 = 544.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.94x = 1,294.31 × 544.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.94x = 705,306.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,306.47/937.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.98

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