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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.80, 1,294.14 and 545.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.80, 1,294.14 and 545.04 is: 752.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.80 : 1,294.14 = 545.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.80/1,294.14 = 545.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.80x = 1,294.14 × 545.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.80x = 705,358.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,358.07/937.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.14

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