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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.97, 1,294.12 and 539.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.97, 1,294.12 and 539.57 is: 744.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.97 : 1,294.12 = 539.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.97/1,294.12 = 539.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.97x = 1,294.12 × 539.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.97x = 698,268.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,268.33/937.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.45

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