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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.96, 1,294.32 and 544.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.96, 1,294.32 and 544.84 is: 751.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.96 : 1,294.32 = 544.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.96/1,294.32 = 544.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.96x = 1,294.32 × 544.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.96x = 705,197.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,197.31/937.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.84

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